An SSN is a nine-digit number issued to US citizens, US permanent residents, and US temporary workers. The SSN is issued through the Social Security Administration. The primary purpose of the SSN is to track tax revenues. Over time, it also became a personal identification number (National Identification Number). Students, participants in the Work & Travel program must apply for an SSN upon arrival in the US.
To obtain an SSN, you will apply at your local Social Security office. When applying, you must submit the following original documents:
• Passport with J-1 visa
• Job offer form with employer information
• DS-2019 form
• I-94 form (you get instructions from us; the site where you fill in information about entering and exiting the US. When you fill in the date of entry, you print that completed form).
Remember that it is necessary to report to the agency in the US within 48 hours of arrival in the country. Until the agency registers you, you do not have valid status and your application to obtain an SSN cannot be processed. Late registration with the US Sponsoring Agency may result in a delay in obtaining the SSN.
What is a Social Security Number - SSN?
SSN is a nine-digit number issued to US citizens, US permanent residents, and US temporary workers. The SSN is issued through the Social Security Administration. The primary purpose of SSN is to monitor tax revenues. Over time, it also became a National Identification Number. Students participating in the Work & Travel program must apply for an SSN upon arrival in the United States.
You will apply for a SSN at your local social security office. When applying, you must submit the following original documents:
• Passport with J-1 visa
• Work offer form with employer data
• DS-2019 form
• I-94 form (you receive instructions from us; the site where you fill in the information on entering and leaving the USA. When you fill in the date of entry, you print that completed form).
Remember that it is necessary to contact the agency in the USA within 48 hours after arriving in the country. Until the agency registers you, you do not have a valid status and your application for SSN cannot be processed. Delayed registration with the US Sponsorship Agency may delay obtaining an SSN.