{"id":4187,"date":"2023-04-25T13:20:11","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T18:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/employment\/social-security\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T13:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:32:19","slug":"social-security","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/cie\/services\/students\/employment\/social-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The U.S. government assigns Social Security numbers to people who are authorized to work in the United States and who have employment. A Social Security number is only required if you work in the U.S. and can be obtained with proof of legal employment. F-1 visa status allows students to work while in the U.S., under certain restrictions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a social security number, ISSS must register your SEVIS record before you visit the Social Security office. New students must complete Arrival Check-in before your SEVIS record is registered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that you are only eligible for a social security number if you have a current job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Apply for a Social Security Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The process to apply for a Social Security Number are different depending on if you have On-Campus Employment or approved Off-Campus Employment. See the steps for each below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n