Applying for a Social Security Number
If you have been offered a job on campus, you may apply for a Social Security Number, and begin working if your application was successful. The first step is to fill out the Work Eligibility Letter (Social Security Verification Letter Form) completed by the student, PCC employer, and OISS SEVIS Coordinator. Then you must make an appointment by calling 1-800-772-1213. Finally, you will visit a Social Security office to apply.
The Social Security website has detailed information about obtaining a Social Security number. Please see the following documents:
F-1 students must present the following in order to apply for a Social Security Card:
- Work Eligibility Letter (Social Security Verification Letter Form) completed by the student, PCC employer, and OISS SEVIS Coordinator
- Completed Application Form SS-5 and instructions
- Form I-94
- Unexpired Passport
- Valid PCC I-20
- Birth Certificate (if you have it or can get it within 10 days. If not, they will consider other documents such as your passport or a document issued by DHS as evidence of your age)
Local Social Security Offices
- 1538 SW Yamhill Street (Corner of 16th and Yamhill) 1-800-772-1213
- 11975 SW 2nd Street (Corner of SW 2nd and Lombard) 1-800-772-1213
Other locations, maps and office hours are listed at ssa.gov/locator.
Social Security Information Handout
This page is maintained by the OISS Senior Office Assistant.