Original Card for a Noncitizen Child 
In general , only noncitizens who have permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security DHS can apply for a Social Security number. If your child does not have permission to work but needs a Social Security number for other purposes , see " If your child does not have permission to work " for further information. Important You must present original documents or copies certified by the agency that issued them. We cannot accept photocopies or notarized copies. All documents must be current not expired. We cannot accept a receipt showing you applied for the document. Adoption In some cases , we can assign your adopted child a number before the adoption is complete , but you may want to wait. Then , you can apply for the number using your child's new name. If you want to claim your child for tax purposes while the adoption is still pending , contact the Internal Revenue Service for Form W-7A, Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions. For more information, see Social Security Numbers For Children (Publication No. 05-10023). 

What original documents do I need? 
Immigration Status To prove your child's U.S. immigration status , you must show us your child's current U.S. immigration document, such as : I-551 Lawful Permanent Resident Card, Machine Readable Immigrant Visa ; I-766 Employment Authorization Document, EAD, work permit ; or I-94 Arrival / Departure Record or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport. If your child is an F-1 or M-1 student , we must see your child's I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. If your child is a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor , you must see your child's DS-2019 Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor Status. Work Eligibility In general , only noncitizens who have permission to work from DHS can apply for a Social Security number. For most foreign workers , we only need to see an I-94 Arrival / Departure Record or a

user: Yes I would like some information about getting a Social Security card for my daughter who is not a citizen.

assistant: As a rule, only noncitizens who have permission to work from the DHS (Department of Homeland Security) can apply for a Social Security number.

assistant: Does she need a card for another purpose?

user: She does not have permission to work from DHS but needs a card anyway, is it possible?

assistant: We have a section called " If your child does not have permission to work " where you will find more information on the subject.

user: What if she needs a number in order to qualify for benefits?

assistant: In that case, you must bring us a letter from the government agency in question. The letter must be on letterhead stationery and it must specifically identify your child as the applicant.

user: Can it be a photocopy?

assistant: No form letters or photocopies will be accepted.

user: What other documents do I need to bring?

assistant: You must show us your child 's current U.S. immigration document, such as a Lawful Permanent Resident Card (I-551).

user: Anything else?

assistant: Social Security will need to see her current DHS document.

user: Is her passport from Jordan acceptable?

assistant: It can be shown along with an I-94 Arrival / Departure Record.