Revised Form I-765 with Option to Apply for SSN

For foreigner’s applying for temporary employment authorization in the United States, obtaining a social security number was previously a separate step, requiring a separate application to be filed with the Social Security Administration. As of October 2, 2017, the revised version of form I-765, Applicati0n for Employment Authorization now includes a section, allowing the applicants to request the issuance of a Social Security card at the same time they apply for an employment authorization document.