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You will be prompted to make an appointment as part of the online SS-5 application process. The SSA office is located at 150 Court Street [1] in New Haven. |\n| --- |\n| Contents\u003Cbr> Overview of the Process\u003Cbr> Determining Your Eligibility\u003Cbr> Required Documents\u003Cbr> Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) |\n| Overview of the Process\u003Cbr>Important Note:\u003Cbr>Even though you may start the SSN application process online, you are still required to go to the SSA office in person to complete the process.\u003Cbr>1. Confirm that you meet the eligibility criteria. Start the application process online and gather all the required documents below (in the section specific to your visa type) . Please note that you may need to stop by the OISS office for a signature. See the section for your specific visa type below.\u003Cbr>2. Go to the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office at 150 Court Street [2], 4th Floor, with all the required documents.\u003Cbr> An appointment is required* . You will be prompted to make an appointment as part of the online SS-5 application process.\u003Cbr>3. If you are approved, the SSA will mail you your Social Security Card with your Social Security Number (SSN) .\u003Cbr>4. Once you receive your new SSN:\u003Cbr> Students should report this number in their Yale Hub [3] account, under “Update SSN” and filling out the online form.\u003Cbr> Faculty and staff should report this number to the Employee Service Center at 221 Whitney Avenue.\u003Cbr> Do not write your SSN in the body of an email or text message or send a copy of your SSN card.\u003Cbr>* If you’re here for a short period of time and are not able to find an appointment prior to 2 weeks before your departure date, we recommend going to the SSA for a walk-in appointment.\u003Cbr>Are You Eligible to Apply for a Social Security Number (SSN)?\u003Cbr>To apply for an SSN, you must meet one of the following eligibility requirements:\u003Cbr> F-1 students who have secured on-campus employment, are receiving for-service fellowships, or working off-campus with OPT or CPT\u003Cbr> Students on CPT may meet with the SSA to apply for their SSN no earlier than 30 days before the start of their CPT\u003Cbr> All F-1 PhD students\u003Cbr> J-1 students with a letter of permission to work from sponsor (either Yale or outside organization, |\n\nHow to Apply for an SSN  \nPublished on Office of International Students & Scholars ([https://oiss.yale.edu](https://oiss.yale.edu))  \ne.g. Fulbright)  \n All J-1 scholars and anyone in H-1B, TN, or O-1 status  \n J-2 spouses/partners with permission to work from USCIS (i.e. with an EAD card) In addition to the above, the following requirements must also be met:  \n1. You are in Active Status  \nIf you are new, you have checked in with OISS and your school or department as necessary:  \nNew Students  \nInstructions for checking in may be found at Your First Two Weeks [4] . New students should also review the information at New Students: SSN and ITIN [5] .  \nNew Scholars  \nInstructions for checking in may be found at Your First Two Weeks [6] .  \n2. You are in the New Haven Area  \nThese appointments are in-person, so you must be in New Haven area.  \nRequired Documents  \nYou will also need to complete an online application form, and some students and scholars may need additional documentation. Please see the specific instructions below.  \nF-1 and J-1 Students  \nOn-Campus Employment  \n1. The recommended method of starting the SSN application process is to submit the form SS-5 (application for a social security card) online. 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