No problem. You can do that, in case your current SSN card got lost or stolen, free of charge. But, what is really important for you is to know your SS number. If you do know that, then you don't need to get a card replacement.
Are you in need of that replacement with work purpose or for other reasons?
No, i'm not in need of the card for any of that. Just wanted to know about the replacement process
Let's say i don't have permission to work. Can i still apply for a social security number?
Sure. If you are in that scenario, you can still apply for a SSN under certain circumstances, such as requested for a federal or local law in order to get some assistance benefit.
I see, thanks. And being a non citizen, what documents i would need to apply, please?
Well, you'll need to show you current inmigration document, as specific as it get, you need Form I-551, Immigrant Visa and I-766, EAD or work permit.
You said before, a federal law could require me to provide a SSN in order to get some benefit, right?
That's correct. Some government benefits or services, requires from you to provide a SSN. That's regulated by federal or local law.
Good to know that. Say, what about those are students?Do they need to present some permit?