The Social Security Administration will issue a “Valid
for Work Only With DHS Authorization” social security card
to any au pair/companion participating in a Department of State
authorized au pair program. To apply for a restricted working
social security card, an au pair must go in person to the local
social security office in her community. To find the closest social
security office, click
here. She must wait at least twelve days after her arrival
in the United States and bring the following documents:
Social Security will verify the au pair’s status with SEVIS
before a social security card number can be assigned.
If there is a discrepancy with information, the social security
office may deny the au pair a social security card and would request
a manual verification of data, which would take additional time.
If the social security office says that they cannot issue a social
security card and returns the application and documents, please
call Evelyn Blum at Au Pair in America, (800) 928 -7247, ext. 5027,
or e-mail eblum@aifs.com for
further assistance.
