Can internationals get SSN?

Social Security will not assign an F-1 International student a number just to enroll in a college or school. If you are currently in F-1 status and have found an on-campus job or have been authorized to work off-campus (such as CPT, OPT, or Economic Hardship), you should be eligible to apply for a SSN.

Can I apply for SSN anywhere?

You can file your application for an SSN card in person at any SSA office. Be prepared to provide your original documents to prove your age, identity and work-authorized immigration status.

Can I work in the US without a SSN?

We don’t require you to have a Social Security number before you start work. While you wait for your Social Security number, your employer can use a letter from us stating you applied for a number, and your immigration documents can prove your authorization to work in the United States.

Who is eligible to apply for SSN?

Generally, only noncitizens authorized to work in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) can get a Social Security number. Social Security numbers are used to report a person’s wages to the government and to determine a person’s eligibility for Social Security benefits.

Do I need SSN for CPT?

As long as you have authorization (on-campus work, CPT, or OPT), yes: you can start working without an SSN. Be sure your employer follows the correct instructions for allowing you to begin work without the SSN.

How to apply for Social Security Service around the world?

You may also contact us by phone if you speak English. You can call our office 410-965-0160. You will need to pay for the call because we do not currently have a toll-free service for calls from outside the U.S. If you call, please do so between 9:00am and 4:00pm Eastern U.S time. You Can Apply Online For:

Where do you get your Social Security number from?

The Social Security Number (SSN) is a tax identification number that tracks employee salary in a payroll system. Social Security Numbers are issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which is the tax authority of the United States, at birth for U.S. citizens. To be eligible to apply for a SSN,…

What do I need to get a Social Security number as an F-1 student?

F-1 students require a job offer and employment authorization before they are eligible to apply for a Social Security Number. The three main categories of work authorization for F-1 students are: Off-campus work authorization through Curricular Practical Training (eligible after one year of full-time enrollment), or

What kind of documents do I need to apply for SSN?

Recommended documents to apply for the SSN include: passport, J-1 visa stamp, I-94 printout, DS-2019, and UChicago offer or invitation letter from department. J-1 Students (including J-1 non-degree students) are NOT automatically eligible to apply for an SSN.