Get Instructions For Applying For A Social Security Number (ssn)

Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN) is a crucial step for international students who wish to work in the United States. This guide offers clear, step-by-step instructions to help you successfully complete the application process for your SSN online.

Follow the steps to complete your SSN application successfully.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the available editor.
2. Complete the Application for a Social Security Card, FORM SS-5. Ensure all sections are filled accurately to avoid delays.
3. Gather original documents that establish your immigration status, work eligibility, age, and identity as required by the Social Security Administration.
4. Provide documentation to verify your immigration status, including your I-94 and either your I-20 (for F-1 students) or DS-2019 (for J-1 students).
5. Include proof of work eligibility, such as a letter from your employer and a supporting letter from the Office of Student Services. Both letters should identify you and describe your job.
6. For age verification, present your birth certificate if available, or submit alternative documents like a passport.
7. Demonstrate your identity with an acceptable document, such as your current U.S. immigration document, ensuring it is not expired and contains a recent photograph.
8. Once your application is complete, take it along with your documents to your local Social Security Administration Office for submission.
9. After submission, retain the receipt provided by the SSA as it serves as proof of your application. You can begin working once HR has received this receipt.
10. You will receive your Social Security card by mail in approximately two weeks if your application is approved. Present this card to HR or your employer upon receipt.

Start your application for a Social Security Number online today.