How to Obtain a Social Security Number
REQUIREMENTS: You must be an F-1 international student maintaining status. You must be registered full-time (12 Undergrad 9 Graduate) You must have a job STEPS TO FOLLOW: 1. Bring your letter of employment to The ATTIC. 2. Request a Social Security referral letter from The ATTIC. 3. If you live outside of Cobb County then please visit your local Social Security office. Please visit www.ssa.gov for more information YOU MUST BRING: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Job letter SSN referral letter Passport I-94 card I-20
WHERE TO GO: For Cobb County, you must go to: New Location Social Security Administration 1415 Franklin RD S.E. Marietta, GA 30067 800-772-1213 You should receive your card within 8-10 business days after the date of filing. If you have not received your card within this time frame, you should contact the Social Security office where you filed your application. Your SSN card will be mailed to your home address. REMEMBER If you are assigned a Social Security number for non-work purposes, you cannot use it for work without authorization from INS (EAD Card) or the Designated School Official (DSO) for on-campus or Curricular Practical Training (CPT) purposes only. You may not begin work until you receive your Social Security card.