Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
- DHS and ICE will verify Social Security numbers using their government systems.
- Individuals who are authorized to work or participate in certain programs may be able to obtain a Social Security number.
Common Non-Immigrant Visas
- F-1 Visa
- A non-immigrant visa for international students studying in the United States.
- J-1 Visa
- A non-immigrant visa for exchange visitors participating in approved U.S. exchange programs (such as students, teachers, researchers, or trainees)
