Be Informed about Social Security Numbers

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently implemented a new policy stating that Social Security numbers are issued to international students for the purpose of employment only. Therefore, the SSA is requesting schools to verify that students are in need of a Social Security number for employment by issuing a letter addressed to the SSA office. If you are an F-1 student, in order for you to receive a Social Security letter from International Education, you must have a letter on company letterhead with an official signature from either an on- or off-campus prospective employer offering you a job.

Remember to take the following documents to the SSA office:

• Office of International Education Social Security letter
• Employment offer letter
• On-campus employment authorization (green authorization form from International Student Servides to work on campus)
• Original immigration documents (Form I-20, passport, visa, I-94)

Fort Wayne Social Security Office

You can learn more locally from the Fort Wayne Social Security office:

Social Security Administration
2122 Lincoln Way Court
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
260-747-6407

Please note that F-1 students must wait at least 15 days after entering the United States to submit a Social Security card application. However, the SSA office takes between two to four weeks to process the application and to send an official Social Security card.

Please visit Social Security Administration for further information.