Key Points
1
SSC is a paper card with a 9-digit
SSN issued by
SSA for reporting wages to US government.
2 EVs earning income in the US need to apply for a
SSC.
3
SSC may also be required for credit check (e.g., applying for a credit card/postpaid phone plan).
4 Unpaid EVs who receive non-wage income, such as stipends, may apply for an
ITIN instead.
5 Securely store your
SSC. Once compromised, resolving
SSN fraud can be very difficult.
How It Works?
Required Documents
1 Application:
SS5
2 Admission Docs: #2 passport | #39 Most Recent
I-94
3 SEVIS Docs: #22 DS-2019 | #23 DS-7002
4 Support Letters: From FUSIA (page 3 in ) | #43 Offer letter from Host
What to Note?
1 Ensure that your address can safely receive mail. If mail delivery is not secure, consult the office for personal pickup.
2 If walking in, with or without an appointment, aim for the first appointment slot to avoid long lines.
3 The provided list of required documents is usually less comprehensive. Bring more documents to avoid another trip.
4 Click
HERE for more information from
DHS and
HERE about SSN fraud.
5 After receiving your
SSC, present it to HR, amend
I-9 &
W-4 with your
SSN, and upload acknowledgment letter as #97.
6 Ensure your record is in
SAVE before applying. If not,
SSA typically waits 10+ days for a second attempt. If the record is still not found, it will be sent to
DHS for verification, which is complicated and hard to follow up on.
