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Money actually paid to the non-citizen by a sponsor is not income to the non-citizen unless the amount paid exceeds the deemed amount. Consider any excess paid as unearned income contribution to the non-citizen.
6. Expiration of Sponsor Deeming The deeming period ends when the sponsored immigrant: • becomes a U.S. citizen • has earned (or can be credited with) 40 qualifying work quarters, • Permanently departs the U.S. • Dies
NOTE: Any mention of a sponsor will automatically include his/her current spouse - if living in the home.
4.7 Social Security Number (SSN) Requirement Enumeration is the procedure established by SSA to assign SSNs. As a condition of eligibility, each BG member must provide an SSN (or numbers if more than one has been issued) or application for SSN.
The SSN is used by DSS to prevent duplicate payments, to facilitate mass changes, and to determine the accuracy of client-provided information. Interfaces provide workers with benefit information and indicators of potential sources of earned and unearned income. The tool by which these sources are matched to DSS clients is the SSN.
1. Multiple SSNs If any BG member has more than one SSN, all numbers must be provided. The ES Worker must decide with the A/R which SSN to enter into CHIP. The ES Worker should use the SSN associated with previous employment. Refer the A/R to the SSA to resolve multiple numbers. The ES Worker should research all SSNs in CHIP at application and at redetermination for possible benefits.
2. Methods of Application A BG member may apply for an SSN in one of the following ways: A. Completion of the SS-5 form at a DSS office. The SS-5 form can be found at the following website: https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf The worker may assist the A/R with completing the SS-5, if the A/R requests assistance. B. Application at the SSA office. The applicant may also go to the local SSA office to complete the SS-5. C. Requesting SSN for newborn at the Hospital. When the mother of a newborn child chooses to request an SSN through the enumeration at birth process while in the hospital, the ES Worker should: • Require verification that the SSN application was made at the hospital