How can I acquire social security nr. for my wife and kids if they have L2 work status visas.?

We are South Africans.My wife wants to study at one of thee universities.She has no ssn but I got ssn.My US work visa-L1 and my wife and kids L2.I went to the social security office and was denied ssn for my wife and kids.I want to know how I can obtain ssn for them.They told me that immigration should write me a letter as part of our application.

Answer:
The social security number is often not required by colleges or universities. The social security office has tried to dissuade schools and such to require the number because noncitizens don't always have them.

That fact aside, social security numbers will be issued to anyone with work authorization and your wife is eligible for work authorization. She can file Form I-765 (fee is $180) with a copy of her L-2 stamp and 2 passport-style photos. The card will be issued in about 6-10 weeks. She can take the the work auth. card to the Soc. Sec. office and they will issue her a card.

I'm not sure about the kids. Generally, unless there is a compelling non-work related reason, the office won't issue Soc. Sec. cards to them.
You should use social security number instead of nr, because at first your question looks like you are asking for benefits. Sorry I do not know the answer to your question

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