Cards with the legend : “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH I N S AUTHORIZATION” are issued to people admitted to the United States on a temporary basis. This card allows that person to work only with Immigration and Naturalization Service authorization.

Why does my SSN says Valid for work only with INS authorization?

If your social security card reads “Valid for work only with INS authorization” or “Valid for work only with DHS authorization,” you have a valid Social Security Number, but only if that authorization is still valid. Social Security Number missing or incorrect.

What does a restricted Social Security card mean?

A restricted Social Security card includes any of the following notations: “NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT,” “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH INS AUTHORIZATION,” or, “VALID FOR WORK ONLY WITH DHS AUTHORIZATION.”