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They are eligible for employment under the following US immigration regulation:  \n1. Employment Information—Completed by Hiring Department/Supervisor  \n\n| Student’s Name(as written in passport) | Last Name First Name Middle Name |\n| --- | --- |\n| Date of Birth (month/Day/year) |  |\n| Student ID |  |\n| Department/Employer Name |  |\n| Employer Telephone Number |  |\n| Position Title/Brief Duties |  |\n| Dates of Employment Start and End Date(if applicable) |  |\n| Hours per week |  |\n\nHiring Department/Supervisor (Signature) Date  \n2. Verified by Office of International Education  \n_ F-1 On-Campus Employment, Severe Economic Hardship 8 CFR 214.2 (f)(9)(i)(ii)_ F-1 Optional/ Curricular Practical Training 8 CFR 214.2 (f)(10)(i),(ii)_  \nOffice of International Programs (Signature) Date  \nDesignated School Official and Alternate Responsible Officers  \nThe Social Security Administration now requires all F-1 visa holders to supply evidence of employment and J-1 students to show employment authorization from sponsors before being issued a social security number. A social security number (SSN) cannot be issued for identification purposes or for a driver’s license. Note: It can take 2-6 weeks to be issued a Social Security Number. You can be paid after you apply for an SSN.  \nHOW TO APPLY FOR A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER  \nSTEP 1: GET AN ON-CAMPUS JOB (Or have proof of off-campus work permission) .  \nTo find a job on-campus, please check with Student Employment in Wright Hall for a list of available oncampus jobs. International students are eligible for UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT ONLY. You must be starting employment in the near future BEFORE applying for an SSN. If a potential employer does not understand why you don’t have a SSN—they can contact OIP.  \nSTEP 2: EMPLOYER FILLS OUT EMPLOYER SECTION  \nEmail your employer—ask to complete page 2 of this form on the computer & print. All sections must be completed. Social Security Number Information for F-1 students SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION OFFICE 1101 West Chester Pike West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382 Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fi Hours: 9:00-4:00pm Wed Hours: 9:00-12:00 P.M. visit [www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm](www.ssa.gov/ssnumber/ss5doc.htm) for additional information  \nSTEP 3: OIP SIGNS FORM  \nPlease drop off your signed form and allow 2 days for signature verifying your student status.  \nSTEP 4: GO TO SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE  \nPlease take with you the following:  \n• Work Authorization Form, DS-2019 or I-20, passport,  \n• visa  \n• and I-94. print your paperless 1-94 at; [www.cbp.gov/I94](www.cbp.gov/I94 . If you have OPT work card)[ . If you have OPT work card](www.cbp.gov/I94 . If you have OPT work card), bring your work card as well.  \n• You will be required to complete an application at the Social Security Office and meet briefly with an officer.  \n*You should be issued a card within 7-10 days.  \nSSN FOR IDENTIFICATION  \nSocial Security Numbers will not be issued for: proof of identity, cell phones, utilities, or reservation of housing. It is not lawful for businesses to REQUIRE a social security number for identification. Explain that you are not eligible for a SSN or are waiting to receive a SSN. Ask if you can provide an alternative form of identification. (passport, international driver’s license, notarized statement) .  \nSSN FOR A DRIVER’S LICENSE or PA IDENTIFICATION CARD  \nIf you do not have a job currently, you cannot be issued a Social Security Number.  \nTo obtain a Driver’s License or PA ID Card  \n• Request a Driver’s License letter from the OIP (see Driver’s License handout)  \n• Go directly to the Social Security Office and request a “Social Security Denial Letter”  \n• You will be given a denial letter the day you request it  \n• Take this letter to the Driver’s License with the OIP","cbCaijxthKlBac8I","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijxthKlBac8I","pdf",120240,"English","# Employment Information\n## Hiring Department/Supervisor Section\n## Office of International Education Verification\n# How to Apply for a Social Security Number\n## Step 1: Get an On-Campus Job\n## Step 2: Employer Completes Section\n## Step 3: OIP Signs Form\n## Step 4: Visit the Social Security Office\n# SSN Rules and Driver’s License/PA ID Process","[{\"question\":\"Who verifies the student status and signs the form?\",\"answer\":\"The Office of International Education verifies the student status and signs the form, and designated school officials and alternate responsible officers also sign as required.\"},{\"question\":\"What documents are required when going to the Social Security Office?\",\"answer\":\"Bring the Work Authorization Form, DS-2019 or I-20, passport, visa, and I-94 (paperless 1-94 from the CBP site). 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