SSN necessary for working on campus on F1?

phoenixdesi

Registered Users (C)
Hi,

I got a change of status from H4 to F1 in July 2005. Then got an on campus job. But when i went to apply for an SSN, the local SSN office said I am not showing up on their system. So it seems the USCIS has not sent my info to SSN? In the meantime, will i get paid for the few weeks that i have already worked? do F1 students need an ssn to work and get paid for on-campus jobs?
thanks
 
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