SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, ST JOSEPH

SOCIAL SECURITY
1402 N WOODBINE RD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506

Office Hours:
MONDAY - FRIDAY: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM  

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 How To Apply For A Social Security Number

In general, only non-citizens who have permission to work from DHS can apply for a Social Security number. We suggest you wait until you are in the United States for at least 10 days before you apply for a Social Security number.

To apply for a Social Security number:

1. Complete an Application For A Social Security Card (Form SS-5). You may download the form at http://socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.pdf;
2. Show your original documents proving your:
    

   a. Immigration status;
   
           Bring your I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and I-20/DS2019
    

   b. Work eligibility

Evidence of employment, such as a recent pay slip or a letter from your employer. Your supervisor and the international student advisor must sign and date the employment letter. This letter must describe:
 

• Your job;
• Your employment start date;
• The number of hours you are, or will be, working; and
• Your supervisor’s name and telephone number. 

 

c. Age

Present your birth certificate if you have it or can easily obtain it. If not, take your passport with you.

d. Identity.

Your passport and I-94 card will provide identification.

Please note:
All documents must be either originals or copies certified by the issuing agency. SSA will not accept photocopies or notarized copies of documents.

Bring your completed application form and documents to:

SOCIAL SECURITY
1402 N WOODBINE RD
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506