Foreign business owners and employees can obtain a SSN if they are eligible.

Foreign Business Owners 

1. Have a valid visa – E-2, H-1B
2. Complete Form SS-5 – application 
3. Provide proof of identity – visa, passport
4. Provide proof of U.S. residency status – I-94

Foreign Employees

1. Form I-9
2. Work authorization – EAD, visa 
3. Form SS-5 – application 
4. Proof of identity – passport, visa