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![](media/image1.png){width="0.20833333333333334in"
height="0.15625in"}TN 34 (04-04)

**RM 00203.460 Evidence for an SSN Card for a Refugee, Parolee, Asylee**

**A. POLICY**

Aliens who meet Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) criteria for
admission as refugees, asylees, or parolees must submit documentation
showing proof of their immigration status along with evidence of age and
identity. Refugees, parolees, and most asylees must submit documentation
issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). When the asylee
does not submit DHS-issued documentation, he/she must submit
documentation issued by the Department of Justice, Executive Office of
Immigration Review (EOIR) in lieu of a document issued by DHS.

See [[RM
00203.020]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203020)
for the exception to providing two documents when a refugee, asylee, or
parolee has only a immigration document.

All immigration documents submitted must be verified to confirm the
applicant's immigration status before the application for an SSN can be
processed.

**B. PROCEDURE - EVIDENCE OF REFUGEE IMMIGRATION STATUS**

A refugee is an alien admitted to the U.S. because of persecution by
his/her country of citizenship. See [[RM
00203.400B.37.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203400#B37)
for a full definition of refugee.

See [[RM
00203.020]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203020)
EXCEPTION if the refugee has no documents other than his/her immigration
document(s) and is applying for an original SSN card.

**1. Evidence of Immigration Status Submitted By the Refugee**

Each refugee must submit either Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record),
**OR** an employment authorization document (EAD) (either Form I-688B or
Form I-766) as evidence of his/her immigration status**.** In some cases
a refugee will have both Form I-94 and an EAD. However, only one of
these documents (generally the Form I-94) is needed to establish the SSN
applicant's immigration status as a refugee.

The following procedures apply to a refugee applying for an original or
replacement SSN card:

**a. I-94 Submitted**

The Form I-94 presented by a refugee must show:

-   The legend "Admitted as a refugee pursuant to section 207 of the
    INA. If you depart the U.S. you will need prior permission from INS
    to return."

-   The POE, date of inspection and inspection officer\'s
    identification.

-   The words "employment authorized."

A Form I-94 issued to a refugee does not show an alien classification
code and it generally does not show a period of admission (see
[[RM00203.450B.9.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203450#B9)
for an example of the stamp). In some cases, the stamp may show
"indefinite" or a specific period.

An alien granted refugee status as a result of applying for that status
as "following to join" the principal refugee will generally have the
tear-off I-94 portion of Form I-797A. This type of I-94 shows the legend
"Admitted as a refugee pursuant to section 207 of the Act. If you depart
the U.S. you will need prior permission to return." The tear-off I-94,
like the regular I-94, does not show an alien classification code.

See [[RM
00203.450B.6.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203450#B6)
for an exhibit of a tear-off I-94 portion of Form I-797. See [[RM
00203.450B.9]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203450#B9)
for an exhibit of an I-94 issued to a refugee.

**b. Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Submitted**

For enumeration purposes, a refugee does not need an annotation on the
I-94 specifying work authorization or an employment authorization
document (EAD) as evidence of employment authorization. However, a
refugee applying for an SSN card may submit an EAD as evidence of
authority to work. If a refugee submits an EAD but does not submit an
I-94, accept it as evidence that he/she is a refugee when the EAD card
is either:

-   Form I-688B [and]{.underline} shows "274A.12(A)(3)" on the face of
    the card under Provision of Law; or

-   Form I-766 [and]{.underline} shows "A3" under Category.

As evidence of employment authorization, a refugee "who is following to
join" may also have an EAD in addition to the tear-off Form I-94 portion
of Form I-797A. Accept it as evidence of refugee status when it meets
the above criteria.

**2. Verification of Refugee Status**

When a refugee applies for an SSN card (either original or replacement),
**[always]{.underline}** verify the applicant's immigration status.

Review the applicant's SS-5 and supporting documents using the security
guidelines that are found in SSA's Administrative Confidential
Memorandum (ACM) for immigration and identity documents
[and]{.underline} also examine the document(s) under a black light. If
the document(s) do not appear to be genuine, verify the document(s) with
DHS using a G-845, Document Verification Request ([[RM
00203.720]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720)).

If the document submitted appears to be genuine upon visual examination,
verify the applicant's immigration status by checking SAVE online.

**a. Using SAVE to Verify Refugee Status**

Refugees often apply for Social Security numbers (SSNs) within days of
arriving in the U.S. and often before data are available online about
them in the DHS database. When a refugee applies for an SSN, query SAVE
to confirm online the applicant is a refugee. If the SAVE online query
response confirms the applicant is a refugee, continue processing the
SS-5.

The SAVE data verifies refugee status when the "INS status" line on the
query response shows a code of "RE," "RE1," "RE2," "RE3," "RE4," "RE5,"
or "RF" [and]{.underline} the "eligibility statement" line shows
"Refugee \-- Employment Authorized."

If the SAVE query response does not confirm the applicant is a refugee,
immediately follow [[RM
00202.237]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202237)
to enter the SS-5 information to MES (enter \"S\" in the EVC field ) and
follow the procedures for verification via the Department of State data
(see [[RM
00203.460B.2.b.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203460#B2)).

**b. Using Department of State (DOS) Worldwide Refugee Admissions
Processing System (WRAPS) to Verify Refugee Status**

If the online SAVE data does not confirm refugee status and the refugee
has been in the U .S ., for less than six months, complete the WRAPS
Request for Verification of Refugee Status form (see
[[RM00203.460B.4.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203460#B4)
for an exhibit of the form) and fax it to DOS-WRAPS to verify refugee
status based on WRAPS data. Fax the completed Request for Verification
of Refugee Status form to (703) 907-7290. This is a DOS-WRAPS fax line
in Arlington, VA that is dedicated to receiving SSA verification
requests. Fax verification requests to DOS-WRAPS in Arlington, VA using
ONLY the fax form (see [[RM
00203.460B.3.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203460#B3)).
If the applicant was admitted as a refugee six or more months before the
date he/she applied for an SSN card and SAVE does not confirm refugee
status, complete form G-845, Document Verification Request, and send it
to the appropriate DHS office for verification of refugee status.

**NOTE:** Since WRAPS maintains data for only refugees, **DO NOT**
request DOS-WRAPS to verify the immigration status of any alien who does
not submit a document showing he/she is a refugee.

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| **  | **ACTION**                                                     |
| STE |                                                                |
| P** |                                                                |
+=====+================================================================+
| 1   | Complete the upper portion of the form by clearly and legibly  |
|     | entering the refugee SSN applicant's information.              |
|     |                                                                |
|     | Write the refugee's name, date of birth, place of birth and    |
|     | "A" number, exactly as that information is shown on the I-94.  |
|     | Go to step 2.                                                  |
|     |                                                                |
|     | **NOTE:** WRAPS can use only the refugee's **9-digit           |
|     | A-Number** to verify status because the system does not have   |
|     | any other numbers for refugees. **DO NOT** enter the 11-digit  |
|     | admission number on the I-94 or other DHS document.            |
+-----+----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 2   | Show your name (first and last), position title, FO location,  |
|     | telephone number (including area code) where DOS-WRAPS can     |
|     | reach you if necessary, and fax number (including area code).  |
|     |                                                                |
|     | Sign and date your request. You may include an e-mail address  |
|     | to further ensure DOS-WRAPS can contact you if there is a      |
|     | problem. Go to step 3.                                         |
+-----+----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 3   | Fax only the completed Request for Verification of Refugee     |
|     | Status form to DOS-WRAPS.                                      |
|     |                                                                |
|     | **Do not** fax copies of any documents with the Request for    |
|     | Verification of Refugee Status form. Go to step 4.             |
|     |                                                                |
|     | **NOTE:** Make sure that your office fax machine is set up to  |
|     | show the name of your FO, e.g., SSA, Anytown, OH, as the       |
|     | sender of the fax.                                             |
+-----+----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 4   | DOS-WRAPS staff will fax a response back to you within one to  |
|     | two business days. If a response is not received from          |
|     | DOS-WRAPS within 4 Federal work days, then write "2^nd^        |
|     | Request" on the top of the Request for Verification of Refugee |
|     | Status form and refax it to DOS-WRAPS. Go to step 5            |
|     |                                                                |
|     | **NOTE:** Occasionally responses will take longer when the     |
|     | WRAPS staff cannot find information on a refugee in the WRAPS  |
|     | database. The WRAPS staff will check their records using       |
|     | different name spellings or a name order that is different     |
|     | from that is shown on the FO request. They will also check the |
|     | database that was maintained by the Refugee Data Center that   |
|     | previously maintained DOS records on refugees in order to give |
|     | the best possible service.                                     |
|     |                                                                |
|     | The WRAPS response will be printouts of the information        |
|     | contained in WRAPS records (see [[RM                           |
|     | 00203.460B.4.]{                                                |
|     | .underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203460#B4) |
|     | (Printout of data from WRAPS). If there is no information in   |
|     | the WRAPS database, the WRAPS staff will fax a response        |
|     | indicating this.                                               |
+-----+----------------------------------------------------------------+
| 5   | If a response to the second request is not received from       |
|     | DOS-WRAPS within 4 more Federal work days, then call the       |
|     | DOS-WRAPS Help Desk at (703) 907-7250. The staff at the Help   |
|     | Desk will track down the request and respond within 3 Federal  |
|     | work days. If the Help Desk does not respond within 4 Federal  |
|     | work days, refer the case to the RO.                           |
+-----+----------------------------------------------------------------+

In an emergency situation, when you need an immediate response, fax a
request form ([[RM
00203.460B.4.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203460#B4))
to DOS-WRAPS (so the DOS-WRAPS staff can verify your identity) then call
DOS-WRAPS at **(703) 907-7250**, Monday through Friday between 6:00 a.m.
and 5:30 p.m., Eastern Time.

**c. Refugee Status Not Verified By Either SAVE or WRAPS**

If neither SAVE nor WRAPS verifies that the SSN card applicant is a
refugee, complete Form G-845, Document Verification Request, and send it
to appropriate DHS office listed in [[RM
00203.720C.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720#C)
to verify refugee status.

**3. Coding the SS-5**

For enumeration purposes, a refugee is an alien with permanent
employment authorization. Therefore, treat a refugee as an alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence and **enter a "Y' in the PRA
field** (see [[RM
00202.230B.5.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202230#B5)
and [[RM
00203.600]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203600))
to process the SS-5 to issue an SSN card without a legend to the
refugee. Annotate the "Evidence Submitted" field on the SS-5 with the
document information (see [[RM
00202.255]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202255))
and the type of verification---SAVE, WRAPS, G-845 (e.g., "verified-SAVE
with ASVI verification number").

**4. Exhibit \-- WRAPS Fax Sheet**

This is an exhibit of the form to use to fax requests to verify refugee
status to Department of State using data in the DOS-WRAPS.

![](media/image2.png){width="5.5in" height="7.322916666666667in"}

[[Printer Friendly
Version]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms/images/poms01/01002/G-RM_00203.460B-1.gif)

**5. Exhibit \-- Sample of WRAPS Response**

This is an exhibit of the DOS-WRAPS response to a request to verify
refugee status using data in the Worldwide Refugee Admissions Processing
System.

![](media/image3.png){width="5.46875in" height="7.625in"}

[[Printer Friendly
Version]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms/images/poms01/01002/G-RM_00203.460B-2.gif)

**C. PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE THE APPLICANT IS PAROLED TO THE U.S.**

A parolee is an alien paroled to the U.S. See [[RM
00203.400B.33.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203400#B33)
for a full definition of parolee.

The following procedures apply to a parolee applying for an original or
replacement SSN card.

See [[RM
00203.020]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203020)
EXCEPTION if the parolee has no documents other than his/her immigration
document(s) and is applying for an original SSN card.

**1. Evidence of Immigration Status Submitted by Parolee**

Each parolee must submit Form I-94 with a parole stamp in the upper
right corner as evidence of his/her immigration status. The form must
show:

-   A "Parole Unit" designation

-   A purpose of parole, as appropriate

-   A port of entry, action date, and inspector stamp number

A Form I-94 form issued to a parolee does not show an alien
classification.

See [[RM
00203.450B.8.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203450#B8)
for an exhibit of a Form I-94 issued to a parolee.

**2. Using SAVE to Verify Parolee Status**

When a parolee applies for an SSN card (original or replacement),
**[always]{.underline}** verify the person's immigration status.

Review the applicant's SS-5 and supporting documents using the security
guidelines that are found in SSA's Administrative Confidential
Memorandum (ACM) for immigration and identity documents
[and]{.underline} also examine the documents under a black light. If the
document(s) do not appear to be genuine, verify the document(s) with DHS
using a G-845, Document Verification Request ([[RM
00203.720]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720)).

If the document presented by a parolee SSN card applicant appears to be
genuine upon visual examination, query SAVE to confirm online the
applicant is a parolee. If the SAVE online query response confirms the
applicant is a parolee, the SAVE query response "INS status line" shows
a code of "CC," "CH," "CP," "DA," or "DT" [and]{.underline} the
"eligibility statement" line shows "Non-immigrant."

SAVE verification of parole status means the alien is present in the
U.S. with DHS knowledge, but SAVE verification of parole status is not
verification that the alien is authorized to work. If the parolee does
not have DHS granted employment authorization (i.e., an EAD card), a
valid nonwork reason is needed to continue processing the SS-5 to assign
an SSN.

If the online SAVE data does not confirm the applicant is a parolee or
the query response shows "institute additional verification," then
immediately follow [[RM
00202.237]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202237)
to enter the SS-5 information to MES (enter "S" in the EVC field),
complete Form G-845, Document Verification Request, and send it to the
appropriate DHS office listed in [[RM
00203.720C.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720#C)
to verify parolee status.

When DHS has issued the parolee an EAD, use the A \# on the EAD to query
SAVE. If the SAVE data confirms the parolee is authorized to work, the
"eligibility statement" line on the SAVE query response is "Temporary
Employment Authorized." If employment authorization is confirmed, it is
not necessary for the query response "INS status" line to show a code
confirming the alien is a parolee.

**3. Employment Authorization**

An alien paroled to the U.S. is not authorized to work unless DHS has
issued him/her an EAD card (either Form I-688B or I-766). A I-688B
issued to a parolee shows "274a.12(a)(4)" or "274a.12(c)(11)" on the
face of the card under Provision of Law; an I-766 issued to a parolee
shows "A4" or "C11" under Category.

If the parolee does not submit an EAD as proof of employment
authorization, do not assign an SSN or issue an SSN card unless he/she
provides a valid nonwork reason (see [[RM
00203.510]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203510)).

**4. Coding the SS-5**

If a parolee meets the requirements to be assigned an SSN, enter a "N'
in the PRA field to issue an SSN card with the appropriate legend
(either "Valid for Work Only with DHS Authorization" if the parolee is
authorized to work and submitted an EAD, or "Not Valid for Employment"
when the parolee has provided a valid nonwork reason for an SSN). See
RM00203.230 and [[RM
00203.600]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203600)
for PRA coding. When the parolee is not authorized to work but has
provided a valid nonwork reason to be assigned an SSN, follow [[RM
00202.240]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202240)
for coding the NWR field.

Annotate the "Evidence Submitted" field on the SS-5 with the document
information (see [[RM
00202.255]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202255))
and the type of verification --- SAVE, G-845 (e.g., "verified-SAVE" and
ASVI verification number).

**D. PROCEDURE -- EVIDENCE THE APPLICANT HAS BEEN GRANTED ASYLUM**

An asylee is an alien **[granted]{.underline}** asylum by DHS or the
Department of Justice, Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR).
See [[RM
00203.400B.6.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203400#B6)
for a full definition of asylee.

See [[RM
00203.020]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203020)
EXCEPTION if the asylee has no documents other than his/her immigration
document(s). If the SSN applicant has applied for asylum but asylum has
not yet been granted, this exception does not apply.

**1. Evidence of Immigration Status Submitted by Asylee**

Each asylee must submit either Form I-94, **OR** an EAD (either Form
I-688B or Form I-766), **OR** an order from an Immigration Judge as
evidence of his/her immigration status. In some cases an asylee will
have both Form I-94 and an EAD. However, only one of these documents
(generally the I-94) is needed to establish the SSN applicant's
immigration status as an asylee.

The following procedures apply to an asylee applying for an original or
replacement SSN card.

**a. I-94 Submitted**

The Form I-94 must show:

-   the legend "Asylum status pursuant to section 208 of the INA valid
    to [(date)]{.underline}."

-   a period of validity (this is generally shown as "indefinite").

-   the admission block endorsed to reflect the date of action (the date
    asylum was granted) and the code of the immigration office taking
    that action.

A Form I-94 issued to a person granted asylum does not show an alien
classification code. The form **may** show the words "Employment
Authorized." See [[RM
00203.450B.10.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203450#B10)
for an exhibit of an I-94 issued to an asylee.

**b. Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Submitted**

For enumeration purposes, an asylee does not need an EAD as evidence of
employment authorization. However, an asylee applying for an SSN card
may submit an EAD as evidence of authority to work. If an asylee submits
an EAD but does not submit an I-94, accept it as evidence that asylum
was granted when the EAD card is either:

-   Form I-766 [and]{.underline} shows "A5" under Category; or

-   Form I-688B [and]{.underline} shows "274A.12(A)(5)" on the face of
    the card under Provision of Law.

**NOTE:** If the Form I-766 shows "C8" under category or Form I-688B
shows "274A.12(C)(8)" on the face of the card under Provision of Law,
the alien has applied for asylum, but DHS has not yet determined whether
or not asylum can be granted. In this case the EAD is evidence only that
the alien is authorized to work; it is not evidence the alien was
granted asylum.

**c. Order from an Immigration Judge**

An order issued by an Immigration Judge to an alien granted asylum will
generally have the letterhead "United States Department of Justice,
Executive Office for Immigration Review, Immigration Court" and show the
city where the immigration court is located. In some cases, the asylee
may not be given an original copy; instead he/she may be given a carbon
copy or a photocopy. (The carbon copy of photocopy is the asylee's only
copy; therefore, [do not]{.underline} ask the asylee to obtain the
original.) Further, some EOIR offices may provide the asylee with an
order that has a variation of the letterhead; the immigration order may
have a heading "Immigration Court" and show the location (city, State,
ZIP code) of the court. If the order from the Immigration Judge states
DHS has waived appeal rights, accept it as evidence that asylum was
granted when the information is verified via the EOIR case status line.
The appeal information appears at the very bottom of Immigration Judge's
order. If the order states that DHS has reserved appeal rights, accept
it as evidence that asylum was granted if more than 30 days have passed
after the order was issued and you verify the applicant was granted
asylum. Always verify that DHS has not appealed the EOIR decision by
calling the EOIR case status line to confirm this.

**NOTE:** Do not accept a letter from a DHS Asylum Office stating that
asylum was granted. When an Asylee Office grants asylum, it issues the
asylee an I-94 along with the notice. In these cases, the alien must
submit either the I-94 that shows asylum was granted or an EAD that
meets the criteria in [[RM
00203.460D.1.b.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203460#D1)

**2. Verification Asylum Was Granted**

When an asylee applies for an SSN card, **[always]{.underline}** verify
the applicant's immigration status.

Review the applicant's SS-5 and supporting documents using the security
guidelines that are found in SSA's Administrative Confidential
Memorandum (ACM) for immigration and identity documents
[and]{.underline} also examine the document(s) under a black light. If
the document(s) do not appear to be genuine, verify the document(s) with
DHS using a G-845, Document Verification Request ([[RM
00203.720]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720)).

If the document presented appears to be genuine upon visual examination,
verify the applicant's immigration status by checking SAVE online.
Asylees may apply for SSN cards before data are available online about
them in the DHS database. If the SAVE query response does not confirm
asylee status, call the EOIR case status line to verify the SSN
applicant is an asylee. If the automated EOIR case status line response
does not confirm asylum was granted, follow [[RM
00202.237]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202237)
to enter the SS-5 information to MES (enter "S" in the EVC field ), and
complete Form G-845, Document Verification Request , and send it to the
appropriate DHS office listed in [[RM
00203.720C.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720#C)

**a. Using SAVE to Verify Asylee Status**

When an asylee applies for an SSN, query SAVE to confirm online the
applicant is an asylee. If the SAVE query response confirms the
applicant is an asylee, continue processing the SS-5.

The SAVE data verifies asylum was granted when the "INS status" line on
the query response shows a code of "AS1," "AS2," or "AS3"
[and]{.underline} the "eligibility statement" line shows "Asylee ---
Employment Authorized."

If the SAVE query response "INS Status" line does [not]{.underline} show
code AS1, AS2, or AS3, but the "eligibility statement" line on the SAVE
query response shows "Temporary Employment Authorized" [AND]{.underline}
the EAD card meets the criteria in [[RM
00203.460D.1.b.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203460#D1)
(the EAD is either an I-766 showing "A5" under Category or an I-688B
showing "274A.12(a)(5)" on the face of the card under Provision of Law),
then the SAVE query response confirms the SSN applicant is an asylee.

If the SAVE query response does not confirm asylee status or the query
response shows "institute additional verification," then immediately
follow the procedures for verifying asylee status via the EOIR call
status line.

**NOTE:** If the SAVE query response "INS status line" shows code "AS,"
this means the alien applied for asylum but DHS has not yet determined
whether or not asylum can be granted. In this case, the alien must have
an EAD or provide a valid nonwork reason to be assigned an SSN. If an
alien who applied for asylum has an EAD, process the SS-5 to issue a
card with a legend (enter a "N" in the PRA field).

**b. Using the EOIR Case Status Line to Verify Asylum Was Granted**

When the online SAVE query response does not confirm asylum was granted,
immediately call the EOIR case status line to try to confirm asylum was
granted. The EOIR case status line **telephone number is 800-898-7180.**

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  **Step**   **Action**
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  1          Press "1" for instructions in English. Go to step 2

  2          Enter the 8-digit "A" number. The case status system will read
             back the number entered. Press "1" if correct. Press "2" to
             re-enter the "A" number. When there is EOIR information in the
             system for the "A" number entered, the system will spell out the
             person's name. Press "1" if the name in the system agrees with
             the name on the immigration order submitted. Press "2" if you
             need to re-enter the "A" number.

  3          Determine, based on the automated message, if the applicant was
             granted asylum. When the EOIR case status line verifies asylum
             was granted, the message you receive is: "The immigration judge
             granted relief on your case at (address of immigration court) on
             (date of order)"(this statement means the person was granted
             asylum). Go to step 4.

  4          Press 4 for information about any appeal pending on the case. Go
             to step 5.

  5          If there is no appeal pending and the EOIR case status line
             confirms asylum was granted (i.e., the response is "the
             immigration judge granted relief"), continue processing the SS-5.
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If the EOIR case status line response does not confirm asylum was
granted or there is an appeal pending, then immediately follow [[RM
00202.237]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202237)
to enter the SS-5 information to MES (enter "S" in the EVC field) and
verify the document using Form G-845, Document Verification Request
([[RM
00203.720]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720)).

**DO NOT** call the Immigration Judge to verify asylum was granted.

**c. Asylee Status Not Verified by SAVE or EOIR Case Status Line**

If neither SAVE nor the EOIR case status line response verifies that the
SSN applicant is an asylee, complete Form G-845, Document Verification
Request, and send it to the appropriate SAVE office listed in [[RM
00203.720C.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203720#C)

**NOTE:** When the SAVE verification unit verifies an EAD (either I-766
or I-688B) issued to an asylee, it will complete only \# 3 on the G-845
response. If a verified EAD I-766 shows "A5" under Category or I-688B
shows "274A.12(A)(5)" on the face of the card under Provision of Law,
this is also verification of asylee status.

**3. Coding the SS-5**

For enumeration purposes, an asylee is an alien with permanent
employment authorization. Therefore, treat an asylee as an alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence and **enter a "Y" in the PRA
field** (see [[RM
00202.230B.5.]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100202230#B5)
and [[RM
00203.600]{.underline}](http://policy.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0100203600))
to process the SS-5 to issue an SSN card without a legend to the asylee.
Annotate the "Evidence Submitted" field on the SS-5 with the document
information and the type of verification---SAVE, EOIR, G-845 (e.g.,
"verified-SAVE" and ASVI verification number).

RM 00203.460 - Evidence for an SSN Card for a Refugee, Parolee, Asylee -
05/13/2004

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