Find out how to apply for a Social Security card.
The Social Security Administration recommends that you wait two business days after successfully checking in with Intrax before applying for a Social Security number. You will receive e-mail confirmation from Intrax when your check-in is accepted. Applying sooner may result in a denial of your application or a delay in issuing the card.
Take the following items and visit your local Social Security office:
- Application for a Social Security Card
- Form DS-2019
- Passport with your J1 Visa
- I-94 (can be printed online here)
- A copy of your Training Plan (DS-7002)
- Additional identification documents if your passport is less than a year old
To find the Social Security office nearest you, visit www.ssa.gov or call (800) 772-1213.
It may take up to 4-6 weeks to receive your Social Security Card.
If the Social Security Administration cannot verify your status, request an official certificate/receipt or an official letter from the Social Security Administration confirming your attempt to apply for a Social Security number and show it to your employer before beginning your internship.
Once you receive your Social Security number, report it to your Host Company immediately. If you fail to report your Social Security number to your Host Company, you will have difficulty filing your tax-return. Keep your Social Security card in a safe place. You will bring your Social Security card home with you to file your tax-return.
Important Note
Your Social Security number is valid for your entire life. If you received a Social Security number during a previous stay in the United States, you do not need to apply for a new one.