If they are age 12 or older and requesting an original Social Security number then they  must appear in person for an interview. We will ask for evidence to show that your child does not have a Social Security number .
Okay, and this will also help me with getting their taxpayer ID number?
If you need a number for your child for tax purposes and your child is not authorized to work in the United States ,you can apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number for your child from the Internal Revenue Service IRS .Visit IRS in person or call the IRS toll - free number , 1 -800-TAXFORM , 1 - 800 - 829 - 3676 , and request Form W-7A Application for Taxpayer Identification Number for Pending U.S. Adoptions .
OK, and one more question about immigration status. that is a must have?