Social Security Number Checklist

How do I Apply For a Social Security Number (SSN)?

You will need to:

• Be in a valid/lawful F-1 or J-1 visa status
• Have been offered a job on-campus
• Have your on-campus employer complete and sign the Employment Verification Form for you to submit to ISSS
• Request the ISSS Letter for SSN Application 
  • Submit the “ISSS Letters” request through your online account  Terra Dotta Login > My Launchpad > Start New Request > ISSS Letters
  • Upload the  Employment Verification Form signed by your on-campus employer
• Wait to be notified when the Employment Verification Form has been authorized by ISSS and is ready to pick up along with the ISSS Letter.  Submit both as part of your application for Social Security Number.
• Apply for your Social Security Number online and schedule an in-person appointment at the local New Britain Office: https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/request-number-first-time.

Documents to bring for your appointment:

• Valid Passport
• Valid Form I-20 or DS-2019
• Most Recent I-94 record
• Signed  Employment Verification Form with ISSS authorization
• ISSS Letter for SSN Application
• Any other document requested in your online application

Keep your SSN application receipt for your records.

Once approved, an official Social Security Card will be mailed to your address usually within 2 weeks.