Yes certainly. Is he a U.S. citizen? If he is not a U.S. citizen, in order to apply for a Social Security number he would need permission to work from the Department of Homeland Security.
Does he need the card for work purposes or another reason?
It is for another reason, we need a Social Security number to fill in a form.
In that case please refer to our " If your child does not have permission to work " section for further information.
What is the number of the permit form that Department of Homeland Security gives to students?
It is called Work permit I-766 from DHS, if he has one you must present it when applying.
Will the " If your child does not have permission to work " section address the question of what to do while waiting for a Work permit I-766 from DHS?
Yes all of that is covered in the " If your child does not have permission to work " section.
Doesn't he need a Social Security number for school?
Lawfully admitted noncitizens do not need a Social Security number to register for school, apply for educational tests, and apply for school lunch programs.
What documents do I need to show if he is a student?