Can someone apply for a social security number if they have their EAD card?

Question

Someone I know just got his employment authorization card, and his friend told him that he could now go and try to get a social security number with it. Is this true?

He doesn't have a green card yet, and is an immigrant.

Answer 1

yes if when he came over he has a I-94 paper or he can request one from immigration

Answer 2

Yes, bring EAD and Passport or any other government issued picture ID.

Answer 3

Yes, once you have the EAD, you can apply for an SSN.  Once you have that, you can start looking for a job.

Answer 4

yes, just take it w/ his documents showing he is here legally like passport visa etc

Answer 5

Yes he can get a social security card now. The Employment Authorization Document is just that. Employment authorization. In order to work he would need to pay taxes, and need a Social Security Number. He will need to take his passport and his EAD card to the Social Security Office and file for one.