Acquiring a Social Security Card

Who is eligible?: Students with F-1 and J-1 visas. Dependants of J-1 and F-1 students are NOT eligible.

Instructions for applying for an SSN:

1. Find a job and get a letter from your on campus employer or the TCU Human Resources Department to verify that you have a job.
2. Visit our office for a letter verifying your F-1 status.
3. Visit the Social Security Administration Office to apply for your SSN.
   Important: If you are a new student wait at least 15 days before applying for a Social Security Card. By applying for a card prematurely, you could be forced to wait for a Social Security Card for up to 3 months. This increased processing time is caused by a delay in the transfer of data from the SEVIS immigration department's computer system to the Social Security Administration's system.

   Social Security Office Location :

   RM 1-A-07 FEDERAL BLDG
   819 TAYLOR ST
   FORT WORTH , TX 76102 Phone: (800) 772-1213 Office Hours: :MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00am - 4:00pm View Map
   Dont forget to bring:
   1. Your Passport
   2. Your I-94
   3. Your I-20
   4. Letter from employer verifying that you have a job on campus
   5. Letter from Human Resources verifying eligibility for a social security card
4. Receive your card after 3 to 5 weeks.