How do I apply for a Social Security Number?

social security card

Social Security Number Documents Checklist:

  1. Find employment On-Campus
  2. Complete forms in JobX (some forms will require a SSN, enter 000000000 to submit and then update when you get your number)
  3. Get the Employment Verification Letter (see below) signed and dated by your supervisor as well as by a member of the ISC Team

Directions For Sample Letter:

  1. Save a copy
  2. Fill in ALL blank spaces
  3. Take to your supervisor to sign
  4. Bring to the ISC for us to sign
  5. Complete the Social Security Application Form - SS5
  6. Go to the Social Security Administration Office with all the documents listed in the checklist below.

Please review all instructions and make sure to have all necessary documents before going to the office.

Required DocumentsF-1J-1
PassportXX
I-20X 
DS-2019 X
I-94XX
Employment LetterXX
Social Security Application Form SS5XX

Nearest Social Security Office:

Chester Social Security Office
807 Crosby Street
Chester, PA. 19013
Phone: 1-800 772-1213

Social Security Office Hours :

  • MON: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • TUES: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • WED: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • THUR: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • FRI: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
  • SAT & SUN: CLOSED