Social Security Number

 

 

Anyone who plans to work in the U.S. must apply for a social security number. Applications are available at the IPS Office. When completed, the form should be returned to:

Social Security Administration Office
902 Razorback Drive, Suite 3
Houghton MI, 49931
906-482-9695

To apply for a social security card, you must take your passport, I-20 or DS-2019 (formerly IAP-66) form, I-94, a letter from the International Programs and Services Office, and a letter from your employer verifying employment to the Social Security Office. There is no fee. It will take approximately two weeks to receive your social security card. You should ask for a receipt, which will have your social security number on it. You may use this receipt as proof of a social security number until you get your card.

In general, students are exempt from Social Security (F.I.C.A.) taxation for their first five years in the U.S.

For general information and services, call 1-800-772-1213 or visit Social Security Online.