Replacement Card for a Noncitizen Adult 
You can replace your Social Security card for free if it is lost or stolen. However , you may not need to get a replacement card, knowing your Social Security number is what's important. You are limited to three 3 replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. Also , you may not be affected by these limits if you can prove you need the card to prevent a significant hardship. In general , only noncitizens who have permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security DHS can apply for a Social Security number. If you do not have permission to work but need a Social Security number for other purposes , see " If you do 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. 

What original documents do I need? 
Immigration Status To prove your U.S. immigration status , you must show us your current U.S. immigration document, such as : Form 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 you are an F-1 or M-1 student , you also must show us your I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant Student Status. If you are a J-1 or J-2 exchange visitor , you must show us your 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. If you are a foreign worker , we only need to see an I-94 Arrival / Departure Record or admission stamp in the unexpired foreign passport showing a class of admis

user: I am looking for information regarding a replacement Social Security card for a Noncitizen adult, how do I go about this?

assistant: You can get a replacement card for free if your existing card has been lost or stolen. You may not need a replacement, as it's your Social Security number that is important and if you know this number, you won't need a replacement

user: What do I do in the instance that I do not have permission to work but I need a Social Security number for other purposes?

assistant: I will refer you to the "If you do not have permission to work" section on the website

user: What original documents are required top get a Social Security Card?

assistant: Firstly, we need to establish your immigration status

assistant: Are you a US immigrant?

user: Yes I am

assistant: In this case, you must prove this to us by showing your current US immigration documents

user: How do I get a Social Security card if I am a J-1 student, student intern or an international visitor?

assistant: For this example, you will be required to provide a letter from your sponsor. This letter will need to be on a letterhead, with the original signature of your sponsor which authorizes your employment

user: Can I use a Social Security number that has been assigned to me for non-work purposes to work?

assistant: No, you can not use this number to work