Social Security

Application Procedure

1. You must complete your check-in with our office first before you can get a social security card. This can be done through an E-form and choosing the "New Student Check-in" option.
2. You will need to receive a job offer before you can get a social security card.
3. Obtain a written Department Verification Form from your prospective employer. If you are an ELC student, you will also need a work authorization form from the ELC.
4. Once you have the documents mentioned, fill out an E-form. Go to "F-1 Student Services," and click on "Letter of Certification." Follow the instructions provided.
   
   • These letters will certify that you need a social security card to work.

Within 3-5 business days, you will receive an email notification that your Letter of Certification is ready to be picked up in our office.

Once you have received your letter:

1. Call the Social Security Office to set up an appointment.
   
   • Please wait until 10 days after you have arrived in the United States to schedule this appointment.
     

     88 West 100 North Provo, Utah 84601 Phone: 866-366-9549 Office Hours: 9am - 4pm, Monday through Friday

2. Bring the following to the Social Security Office:
   

   Letter of Certification Department Verification Letter Passport Visa Form I-20 Form I-94 (Link to get I-94)

3. Complete a Social Security application (available at their office).
   
4. You will be given a receipt that will act as a temporary Social Security card until your permanent card arrives. This can be used to fill out your Form I-9 and begin working until the SSN card arrives in the mail.
   
5. Take your Social Security card/receipt, I-94, I-20, and passport to Student Employment and fill out a Form I-9.

Note: Keep your Social Security card safe. Be aware that some people will try to find out this number and use it for illegal purposes. If you lose your Social Security card or need to change your name, complete the steps above. A name change requires legal documentation supporting the change.

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