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EDU)  \nISS will confirm your employment eligibility!  \nTo apply for SSN you MUST obtain a SSN Support Letter from the ISS Office  \nUpon receiving SSN Support Letter, prepare application materials to apply for SSN  \nGo to Social Security Administration Office to apply for SSN  \nWait to receive SSN card in the mail  \nDOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO APPLY FOR SSN  \nDocuments required to take to the Social Security Administration Office:  \n􀀹 Job Offer Letter (from Hiring department)  \n􀀹 ISS SSN Support Letter  \n􀀹 Passport ID  \n􀀹 F-1/ J-1 Visa Stamp  \n􀀹 I-94 Document ( Download Most Recent I-94)  \n􀀹 I-20/DS-2019  \n􀀹 Social Security Application Form SS-5: [https://www.ssa.gov/forms/](https://www.ssa.gov/forms/)  \nSOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICES  \nSocial Security Administration Offices are not located on-campus  \n􀂾 Social Security Administration offices are open Monday through Friday (except observed holidays) .  \n􀂾 No appointment needed.  \n􀂾 To find your nearest social security office, check the office locator by adding your zip code:  \n[https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp\\#officeResults](https://secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp#officeResults)  \nSOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER SAFETY  \nSSN is a unique ID, it is often the target of “identity theft”. Therefore, you  \nshould be very careful about where and to whom you give your SSN.  \n􀂾 Never carry your Social Security card or number with you . Keep it at home in a secure place .  \n􀂾 Only give your SSN to someone who has a specific and legitimate need for it.  \n􀂾 Be very careful with any forms, applications or other materials that may have your SSN on them .  \n􀂾 Never give your SSN to someone who phones you . You should initiate the call or meet in person .  \n􀂾 Never reply to email or web sites that request an SSN.  \nQUESTIONS? 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