{"id":699,"date":"2019-11-14T10:59:17","date_gmt":"2019-11-14T15:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/?page_id=699"},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:15:45","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T15:15:45","slug":"social-security-numbers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/global\/other-resources\/social-security-numbers\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Security Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In order to be paid for either on- or off-campus employment, it is necessary to have a Social Security Number (SSN), but an SSN by itself does not authorize you to begin work. If you are in F-1 or J-1 status, participating in unauthorized employment is a violation of your immigration status. For information regarding employment rules and responsibilities, please visit the Maintaining F-1 Status<\/a> or Maintaining J-1 Status<\/a> page.<\/p>\n

Process for On-campus Employment<\/h2>\n
Step<\/span> 1<\/span><\/div>\n
Request a Social Security Letter from the Office of Global Engagement in MyGlobal Portal.<\/div>
Social Security Letter Request Form<\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
Step<\/span> 2<\/span><\/div>\n
The Office of Global Engagement will contact you via email when your documents are ready for pick-up. <\/div>
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Step<\/span> 3<\/span><\/div>\n
After you receive your documents, have the supervisor of your hiring department sign the Employment Confirmation Letter. <\/div>
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Step<\/span> 4<\/span><\/div>\n
Apply for a Social Security Number.<\/div>
The following documents are required:\n