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Getting SSN

 

 

A social security card allows you to receive wages from your employer. The Social Security Administration will only issue Social Security Cards to F-1/J-1 students that have a job offer. To apply for and receive a social security card you must bring the following original documents to the Social Security Administration:

  • Certificate of eligibility (I-20 or DS-2019)
  • Valid Passport
  • I-94 Card
  • Completed Social Security Application click here
  • Letter from the Office of International Students & Scholars verifying your current immigration status
  • Proof/promise of employment (letter from employer, CPT authorization or original EAD card)
University of Rhode Island • Office of International Students & Scholars • International Center • 37 Lower College Road; Kingston, Rhode Island, 02881

News

International Student Orientation
Date: September 7, 2009
Time: 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM- Graduate Students
               &
12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM- UnderGraduate Students

Place: Multi-Cultural Center

December 5, 2008
**IMPORTANT OPT INFO.**

Reporting responsibilities of F-1 International Students while on (OPT)

January 20, 2009
Spring 2009 OPT workshop schedules are announced.

October 29, 2008
Host Family Application Download in PDF format