For International Visitors Already at Jefferson > Getting a Social Security Number
Getting a Social Security Number
You will need a social security card or proof that you have applied for one (a
receipt from the social security office) before you can be put on payroll. You
also need to provide the Office of International Exchange Services with the number
once you receive it.
You must go to the Social Security Office at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia,
to apply for your social security number (SSN).
You will need to bring your passport and I-94 Card. You also will need
to bring the following documents:
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F-1 (can only apply with a job offer) : Form I-20, proof
of full-time registration, employment offer letter with salary and number of hours, and a letter from OIES stating that you are in
valid F-1 status with Jefferson. See http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10181.pdf
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J-1 Scholar/J-1 Student : Form DS-2019; if you do not receive
funding from Jefferson, you also must bring a letter from OIES stating that
you are in valid J-1 status with Jefferson.
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J-2 with Work Permission: Form DS-2019 and your
valid EAD card
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H-1B Employee: Form I-797
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Driving Directions to 1234 Market Street
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Walking Directions from 1020 Locust Street
to Social Security Office at 1234 Market Street
Start on LOCUST ST
Turn Right onto S 11TH ST
Turn Left on MARKET ST
Courtesy of Yahoo!Maps
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Philadelphia Social Security Office Hours: 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday.
Social Security Administration Hotline: 1-800-772-1213
You may be able to call this number two to three days after you have applied
to request your Social Security Number. As soon as you have your social security
number, please contact OIES and your department.
Social Security Administration Website: http://www.ssa.gov
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