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Social Security Number Application Process For F-1 International Students With Social Security Letter

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER APPLICATION PROCESS

FOR F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS

Social Security numbers (SSNs) are issued to U.S. Citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working)

residents. Its primary purpose is to track income for tax purposes. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues

SSNs only to F students who have an employment offer. If you have an on-campus job, you must apply for a

SSN. The process is free and described in the steps below.

NOTE: If you have just arrived in the U.S. you should wait at least 10 days beofe submitting a SSN

application. Applying early could result in SSA rejecting your application.

STEP 1: COMPLETE THE SOCIAL SECURITY LETTER FOR F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• Letters must be completed by you, your supervisor, and International Affairs.

• International Affairs signs letters within 1-2 days or immediately during walk-in advising hours (12:00pm -

1:00pm, M-F).

STEP 2: GATHER DOCUMENTS

• Completed Social Security Letter for F-1 International Students

• I-20

• Passport & F-1 Visa

• I-94 printout (available at i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94)

STEP 3: APPLY FOR YOUR CARD AT SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION (SSA)

• The SSA office nearest SAIC is:

- 77 W. Jackson, Suite 300, Phone (1-800-772-1213)

- See socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber for other locations

• Complete the Social Security application form (ssa.gov/online/ss-5.pdf)

• We strongly recommend you use International Affairs’ mailing address, not your personal address.

- 36 S. Wabash Ave., Suite 1203, Chicago, IL 60603

• Collect your Social Security application receipt.

• Collect your immigration documents (passport, I-94 card, I-20).

STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY APPLICATION RECEIPT TO STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES

• You must submit your social security application receipt and completed I-9 packet to Student

Financial Services within 3 days of starting your job.

• If you do not submit these documents within 3 days you could be terminated from your job.

STEP 5: WAIT FOR YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CARD

• Cards take 2-8 weeks to process and mail.

• You may begin working while you wait for your card.

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 36 S. Wabash Avenue, Suite 1203 Chicago IL, 60603 USA

6/19/2015 - JW

TEL: +1.312.629.6830 FAX: +1.312.629.6831 E-MAIL: intaff@saic.edu

Social Security Number Application Process For F-1 International Students With Social Security Letter