F1 Visa and Social Security #

[greenshackles]

Hi,

I am on an F1 visa. How do I get a Social Security #? My counselor at school said that they don't provide SS# for F1 visa holders

Could I go directly to the social security office in town?

Your input will be much appreciated

 

[HKAndy]

Hi,

I am on an F1 visa. How do I get a Social Security #? My counselor at school said that they don't provide SS# for F1 visa holders

Could I go directly to the social security office in town?

Your input will be much appreciated

They will provide SS# for F1 holder, ONLY IF YOU NEED IT. Most commonly, that means you have obtained a job (on campus or off campus) and you need to pay taxes on your income. In such case, your counselor at the international office should be able to furnish you a letter saying you have obtained employment. With that, you can apply for a SS#.

 

[kabkaba]

You can go to the SSA office, they will give you a detailed list of documents that you can provide to get an SSN.
But, you need a job (not just authorization) to get an SSN.

 

[HKAndy]

For more information, see:

http://www.ice.gov/doclib/sevis/pdf/F_M_SSA_factsheet_sept07.pdf