Where can i get a temporary social security card

All non-U.S. citizens who do not have a Social Security Number (SSN) that will be employed by The University of Texas at Austin must apply for a number with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Austin SSA office is located at 1029 Camino La Costa. The SSA advises that individuals wait at least 10 days from their arrival in the U.S. before applying for a number. Additional information about the process is available on the UT Texas Global website

Temporary SSN Assignment

For nonresident employees who do not have an SSN at the time they begin work, Payroll Services will assign a temporary Social Security Number before payroll payments are made. Employees are still responsible for applying for a permanent SSN with the SSA at the appropriate time in order to provide their actual SSN to Payroll Services as soon as possible. If the SSN is not received in a timely manner, Payroll Services may require proof of the application.

The process of obtaining an SSN from the Social Security Administration is delayed for many during the COVID-19 pandemic, and some of our policies have been relaxed to accommodate this change. For example, employees with a temporary SSN are able to sign up for direct deposit.

Receipt of SSN

Upon receipt of the Social Security Number card, the employee should immediately provide the number to Payroll Services. The employee may request a link to a secure UT Box folder that can be used to upload a copy of the card so that the number can be updated by Payroll Services staff, or the employee can enter the number directly in Workday, via the Change My Government ID task. If the employee enters the number directly in Workday, proof must be provided to Payroll Services either by requesting a link to the secure UT Box folder or by faxing a copy of the card to (512) 471-1299. Copies of SSN cards or other SSN related information should not be emailed as attachments or included as an attachment in Workday.

After the SSN has been verified by Payroll Services and the university records have been updated, the number will subsequently be corrected with the applicable state and federal reporting agencies. The employee’s Payment Election can also be changed to direct deposit if desired, as long as the Glacier Nonresident Tax Compliance form requirements have been met.

Student Social Security Number Process/Temporary Social Security Number

International Students – Social Security Number and On-Campus Employment
 
A Social Security Number (SSN) is a nine-digit tax identification number issued by the Social Security Administration (SSA). International students, scholars, and employees are required to obtain a Social Security Number if they have been authorized to work in the US.
If you have questions on how to obtain a US Social Security Number, or have other questions, please consult the I-Center website: https://icenter.tufts.edu/practical-matters/social-security/
 
Providing the Social Security Number to TSS

• If you are working or have a job offer on campus, and do not have a Social Security Number yet, please apply for a Social Security Number as soon as possible.
• When you are completing the new hire steps, please select “APPLIED FOR” when asked to provide your Social Security Number.
• Submit your Social Security Number to Payroll as soon as you receive it.  Please note that a Social Security Number is required to properly record and report your federal income.

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We will mail your Social Security card as soon as we have all of the necessary information. You should usually receive it within 7-10 business days from that time. Because we are experiencing slight delays in processing mail-in Social Security card applications, it may take us between 2-4 weeks to process a mail-in application and return the evidence.

If you are applying for a new or replacement Social Security card using Form I-765 and/or Form I-485, we will issue your card within 7-10 business days after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services approves your work authorization or Permanent Residence application.

If you lost your card, you may not need a replacement. In most cases, simply knowing your Social Security number (SSN) is enough. But, if you do need a replacement, you can complete your application online or in-person.

The easiest way to request a replacement SSN card is online with a free, personal my Social Security account. You can go to www.ssa.gov/ssnumber and answer a few questions to find out the best way to apply. If you aren’t able to use a personal my Social Security account to request a replacement card, you can still begin the process online and complete it in a local Social Security office or card center, usually in less time.

If you cannot complete the application online, you will need to provide the required documents. We need to see different documents depending on your citizenship and the type of card you are requesting. If you do not begin the application online, you will need to fill out and print an Application for a Social Security Card and bring it to your local Social Security office.

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