{"id":1931,"date":"2017-09-02T21:01:30","date_gmt":"2017-09-03T07:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/issmanoa\/pages\/iss\/test\/wordpress\/?page_id=1931"},"modified":"2025-07-23T16:07:16","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T02:07:16","slug":"social-security-number-itin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/issmanoa\/?page_id=1931","title":{"rendered":"Social Security Number (SSN)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last Updated: April 16, 2025 <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is a Social Security Number?<\/h2>\n
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A Social Security Number (SSN) is a unique identifier used to track payments from work, tax withholding and benefits. Students with F-1 or J-1 student visa status must obtain an (SSN) for employment. Once received, an SSN is connected only to you, is permanent and does not change, and does not expire.<\/strong> Students who do not plan to work while studying are not eligible to receive an SSN.<\/p>\n

An SSN is NOT work authorization. This page provides the basic steps to apply for an SSN. It assumes that you already have the appropriate work authorization.<\/p>\n

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Steps to Apply for Social Security Number (SSN)<\/h2>
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<\/a>All new incoming, change of level, or transfer-in students must have their immigration records \"activated\" by ISS through SEVIS registration to be eligible to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN). For ISS to complete SEVIS registration, you must:<\/p>\n