What if a person doesn have a valid Social Security number?
Even if a person does not have a valid Social Security Number (e.g., they do not have legal immigration status), they still have to have a background check so we can verify their identity and check their background. In this case only, the person must complete the background check authorization form, leaving the line for Social Security number blank. Their supervisor — pastor, principal or DRE — should verify their identity with some form of photo identification (e.g., a driver’s license, a passport, an employer-issued ID card, etc.). The pastor, principal or DRE should then send our Office the authorization form, along with a copy of the identification document, or with a notation that they have verified the person’s identity. This special accomodation is not available to those who have a valid Social Security Number but just do not want to provide it. Please be assured that in any event, a person’s immigration status shall not be the basis for any adverse action by the Safe Environm
