US SSN for US Citizen born in Canada
Nov 24th 2025 | 4:30 am
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US SSN for US Citizen born in Canada
Has anyone recently been able to get a US Social Security Number (SSN) for a US citizen born in Canada? My grandson was born in London, Ontario and it seems there is a field office that deals with this scenario in Fort Gratiot, MI - just across the border from Sarnia, ON. However, I can't get anyone to answer the phone - I keep encountering very long wait times and have to give up. Apparently SSN applications for US citizens born in Canada used to be possible through special offices in US embassies/consulates in Canada but it seems that is no longer an option for Canadaian residents.
Nov 24th 2025 | 4:55 am
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Re: US SSN for US Citizen born in Canada
You might find this pdf of use, it has instructions for children born outside of the US.
https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/requ...ber-first-time
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10023.pdf
https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/requ...ber-first-time
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10023.pdf
​​​​​​⠀‹If your child was born outside the United States, you need to present your child’s foreign birth certificate. You may already have it or can get a copy within 10 business days. If you can’t get it, we may be able to accept your child’s: • Certificate of Birth Abroad (FS-545). • Certificate of Report of Birth (DS-1350). • Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240). • Certificate of Naturalization. • Passport.
Nov 24th 2025 | 5:45 am
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Re: US SSN for US Citizen born in Canada
You might find this pdf of use, it has instructions for children born outside of the US.
https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/requ...ber-first-time
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10023.pdf
https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/requ...ber-first-time
https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10023.pdf
