How to apply for SSN when studying in the United States?

Social security number, also known as social security number, is issued by the Social Security Administration. SSA belongs to the federal government, so the procedure should be the same in all states in the United States.

Are you online? Google Maps searches for social security offices, that is, to find nearby social security department offices, and Google Maps will also tell you the opening hours of each office. You can use SSA official website's locator if you are not at ease? The tool you are looking for. Like entering California? The postcode of san mateo is 9440 1. You will get the following results after searching.

Open this page of SSA official website, which lists three questions, each with two or three options, namely:

Who is the card for: a)? An adult; b)？ A child.

Card type: a)? Original; b)？ Replace; c)？ It has been corrected.

Nationality of the ID card holder: a)? American-born citizens; b)？ Foreign-born American citizens; c)？ Non-citizen

For most immigrants who have just come to the United States, they should choose an adult; Original; Non-citizens, that is, "non-American citizens, adults, first-time SSN", need the following documents:

Immigration status and identity. Acceptable documents include: Form I-55 1 (green card); I-766(EAD)； I-94 (Entry Permit); Passport.

Work qualification, work permit, such as EAD.

Age, proof of age and passport will do.

Stella's husband is an L 1 visa, and the documents he brought to SSA are as follows.