You are required to appear in person for an interview and to submit the above documentation in the U. Citizen Services Unit. Your application will be forwarded to the Social Security Administration for processing which could take up to 4 months. Once the process has been completed, the Social Security Card will be mailed to the address you listed on the application, so please write it out in clear handwriting and as accurate as possible. This service is available by appointment only. Please make the appointment here.
It can take weeks or more. You can replace your card for free if it is lost or stolen. However, you are limited to three replacement cards in a year and 10 during your lifetime. Legal name changes and other exceptions do not count toward these limits. For example, changes in nonimmigrant status that require card updates may not count toward these limits. If your immigration status changes or you become a legal permanent resident LPR , you should inform the Social Security Administration office so that your records can be updated.
You will need to present documents that prove your new status. As a student in F-1 or J-1 status your earnings from authorized employment are generally not taxable for social security purposes. Please review the Internal Revenue Service IRS Publications and for details about employment taxes payable on the earnings of a nonresident aliens.
Be sure your employer follows the correct instructions for allowing you to begin work without the SSN. Apply for the SSN as soon as possible after getting your job offer. If you forget to apply, this will cause problems later with tax filing.
If your job or training authorization ended before you were able to apply for an SSN, it is no longer possible to apply for an SSN. We will post updates here as soon as we have more information. Since you will be working in the U. If you already have a Social Security number you do not need to apply again. Make sure to bring your card with you to the U. Important : After you apply, it will take 4 to 6 weeks for your Social Security Card to arrive.
You are allowed to work while you are waiting for your card. If you need to apply for a first-time Social Security card, you will apply in person at a local Social Security office. Use the Social Security Office Locator , to find the closest office.
To apply for your card, you must bring the originals AND two photocopies each of the following documents:. Make a copy of it for your personal records. Give the original receipt letter to your employer when you arrive.
The receipt is proof that you have applied for a Social Security number. Here are some tips:. You must register as soon as you arrive in the U. Most Social Security offices are only open Monday to Friday from a.
If possible, you may want to avoid the busy hours from a. SSA: 1. After you apply for your Social Security number, we recommend checking on your application status after seven to ten days. If you return to the office at which you applied, take all of your original documents as well as the receipt of application.
Checking on your application status can minimize any delays or problems with your application. Your Social Security number may even be available to you prior to your card being mailed out. It is your responsibility to notify your employer as soon as you receive your Social Security number. Your employer may ask to make a copy of your Social Security card they will need the number for tax purposes , but you should retain the original card and keep it in a safe place.
Do not laminate your card. Your Social Security number is a lifelong number that is yours alone. Do not allow others to use your number. Record your number in a safe place in case your card is lost or stolen. Protect both your card and your number to prevent misuse.
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