"ALIENS AMONG US"
“Per IRS 2010 Circular E” IRS individual identification numbers(ITINs)for aliens. DO NOT accept an ITIN in place of an SSN for employee identification or for work. An ITIN is only available to resident and nonresident aliens who are not eligible for U.S.employment and need identification for other tax purposes. You can identify an ITIN because it is a 9-digit number, beginning with the number “9” with either a “7” or “8” as the fourth digit and is formated like an SSN (for example, 9NN-7N-NNNN. An individual with an ITIN who later becomes eligible to work in the United States MUST obtain an SSN.
“VERIFICATION of SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS”
The SSA offers employers and authorized reporting agents THREE methods for verifying employee SSNs.
1)INTERNET: Verify up to 10 names and numbers (per screen)online using the Social Security Number Verification Serives (SSNVS)and receive immediate results, or upload batch files of up to 250,000 names and numbers and usually receive results the next government business day. Visit www.ssa.gov/bso/bsowelcome and clck on the Verify SSNs Online link.
2)TELEPHONE: Verify up to ten names and numbers with Telephone Number Employer Verification (TNEV) by calling 1-800-772-6270 or 1-800-772-1213.
3)PAPER: Verify up to 300 names and numbers by submitting a paper request. For information, see Apendix A in SSNVS handbook at www.socialsecurity.gov/employer/ssnvshandbk/appendix.
Registering for SSNVS and TNEV.
You must register online and receive authorization from your employer to use SSNVS or TNEV. To register, visit SSA’s website at www.ssa.gov/employer and click on the Business Services Online link. Follow the registration instructions to obtain a user Identification (ID)and password. You will need to provide the following information about yourself and your company:
1)Name
2)SSN
3)Date of birth
4)Type of employer
5)Employer identification number (EIN)
6)Company name, address and telephone number
7)Email address
When you have completed the online registration process, SSA will mail a one-time activation code to your employer. You must enter the activation code online to use SSNVS or TNEV.
