Employing Students
New Regulations for F-1 SSN Applications
Effective October 13, 2004, F-1 students who apply for a Social Security Number (SSN) on the basis of on-campus employment must prove that he or she is engaged in or has secured employment prior to SSN application. This employment verification is required in addition to a letter from WSU International Programs confirming F-1 students’ on-campus employment eligibility.
This new rule does not apply to F-1 students who have an Employment Authorization Document granted by the USCIS (Immigration Services) or Curricular Practical Training. Also, students who already have a SSN do not need to re-apply.
F-1 students must present the following documents for SSN application.
- A valid SEVIS I-20
- A valid passport
- I-94 card
- F-1 visa stamp (or change of status approval)
- Photocopies of all above immigration documents
- A completed Social Security Card application form
- A letter issued by WSU International Programs
- A letter issued by student’s on-campus employer (effective 10/13/04)
Page Updated: July 30, 2010