Typically, you can only get a card if you have permission to work from the DHS.
What if my child does not have permission to work but would still like to apply for a card?
Please find the section titled "If your child doesn't have permission to work" for more information.
Is the DHS the department that gives out permission to work?
Yes, the DHS deems which noncitizens have permission to work.
Are you needing to claim your child for tax purposes while an adoption is pending?
No, that is not the information I am looking for.
Would you like to learn more information about this topic?
Yes, where would I go to learn more information?
For more information see Social Security Number For Children (Publication No. [20] 05-10023
Are numbers assigned to children before the adoption is complete?
Yes, in some cases they can be assigned before the adoption goes through.
If I use a document to work, will it be reported?