2.7.1.1 Initial SSN Exemptions

An individual is initially exempt if they do not have an SSN, do not have a work authorization, and belong to one of the following qualified non-citizen groups:

Cuban/Haitian entrants, as defined in section 501(e) of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980;

Certified, foreign-born victims of trafficking;

Parolees (alien paroled into the U.S. for at least one year under section 212(d)(5) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)- The basic body of immigration law in the United States, which was created in 1952 and has been amended many times. The INA is a free-standing law, but is also contained in the U.S. Code. );

Certain battered aliens who meet the requirements of 8 U.S.C. s. 1641(c); or

Any qualified non-citizen (see 2.4.2 ) who cannot apply for an SSN until their immigration status paperwork has been revised.

An initially exempt individual must continue working towards obtaining an SSN to remain eligible for W-2 Wisconsin Works . If assistance is needed, the W-2 agency must help the individual complete the process. (See 4.1.3 )

See 4.1.2 for recommended sources of allowable verification.