In order to receive an in-person appointment, you must call and schedule an appointment: 80. Once ISSS receives the completed eform, we will issue you an ISSS SSN support letter within 7-10 business days.ĭue to COVID-19 and public safety concerns, the Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusted the process for you to obtain a Social Security Number. If you require an SSN for an on-campus job please email us and let us know so that we can register you immediately after check-in is complete. From the date you submit all check-in items, please allow 5-7 business days for ISSS to process your check-in. I f you are a new student you will not be able to see ISSS Requests or the SSN eform until you have completed the visa check-in and ISSS has registered you. Once you have your completed form, log onto your iGlobal account and go to ISSS Requests on the left-hand side. Send the ISSS Social Security Authorization Letter Request Form to your supervisor to get it signed.
If you require an ITIN for a fellowship please email us and let us know so that we can register you immediately after check-in is complete.Īnticipated wait time for an ITIN is 6-8weeks SSN (for F-1 and J-1 students only) I f you are a new student you will not be able to see ISSS Requests or the ITIN eform until you have completed the visa check-in AND ISSS has registered you. To submit all forms, please log onto your iGlobal account and go to ISSS Requests on the left-hand side.
Refer to the ITIN Presentation for step-by-step guidance.
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The Social Security Administration (SSA) will verify your legal presence in Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program (SAVE) before issuing an SSN. You must be physically present in the U.S. Because of the time required to process ITINs, we urge you to have additional funding available to you to cover your first quarter while you await your ITIN and payments. You will need to be in Santa Cruz, complete the required visa check-in and have all the necessary documentation in order to apply.
Note: F-2 dependents are not eligible for an SSN. J-2 dependents with work permission from USCIS.J-1 scholars with an appointment letter.J-1 students who have an official employment offer and written work permission from their DS-2019 program sponsor.F-1 students who have an official employment offer AND work permission from ISSS and/or U.S.Detailed information on ITIN can be found on the IRS website. Currently ITINs take approximately 6-8 weeks to process. This is a unique identification number valid for 5 years or until you receive an SSN, whichever is first. However, the IRS does require employers to report wages using an SSN for you to get paid.Īlternatively, some students or dependents not yet eligible for SSNs can apply for an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN). are required to apply for an SSN. There is no provision in the law that requires you to have an SSN before you start work. All students and scholars lawfully employed in the U.S. Its primary purpose is to track individuals for tax purposes it is not a work permit in and of itself. It is a unique, nine-digit identification number valid for life, and is issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to maintain an accurate record of wages. An SSN is required for everyone who works in the U.S.