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Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)

Who Needs an ITIN? (continued)

Who is Not Eligible for an ITIN?

The following are not eligible for an ITIN:

  • U.S. citizens
  • Aliens with visa statuses that permit them to work in the U.S. (even if only on a limited basis); these individuals qualify for an SSN
  • Permanent legal resident of the U.S. (holder of a Green card, also known as Permanent Resident Card)
  • Any individual with a valid SSN
  • Applicant not meeting the criteria for residency and/or ID documentation (who failed to prove identity and foreign status)