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International Programs
12401 SE 320
th
Street
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: 253.288.3300
Fax: 253.333.4940
international@greenriver.edu
Employment in the U.S.
In order to obtain employment in the U.S. you must apply for a Social Security number (SSN). A Social Security number
(SSN) is issued to track earnings over a worker's lifetime.
In order to issue a Social Security number the Social Security Administration requires evidence that you are eligible to work in
the U.S., that you are a full-time student and that you have received a formal offer of on-campus employment. The Social
Security Administration must also verify your immigration documents and status with Immigration before issuing the Social
Security number.
You will need to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) in person at a local Social Security office and have the following
documents with you in order to apply:
Completed International Student Social Security Verification form (see page 2)
Completed Social Security application form. Print from https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf
I-20
Passport / Visa
I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record). Print your I-94 at https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov (click on “GET MOST RECENT I-94”)
Please Note:
New students may not apply for an SSN earlier than 10 business days after arriving in the U.S.
Students may not apply for a Social Security card if the beginning date of their on-campus or CPT position is more
than 30 days from the application date; or if the start date on your work permit (EAD card) is a future date
Students cannot start working prior to receiving a social security number (SSN) unless they provide the receipt from
the social security Administration that states they’ve applied for their SSN number.
For questions about applying for a social security number contact Toya Turner, International Student Employment
Specialist at tturner@greenriver.edu
or (253) 833-9111 x2267
Things to know / Helpful hints when going to the Social Security Office:
The closest Social Security office is located at 321 Ramsay Way, at Kent Station (suite 401) next to the Green River
College Kent Campus. Bus route #164 travels between Green River College and Kent Station.
Directions and list of requirements are available in the International Programs office (IVD reception area) or you can
get a map and directions to Kent Campus.
Expect long wait times (up to 3 hours)
Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday are the best days to go
Monday, Tuesday or the day after a holiday are the worst days to go
Address:
Phone:
Office Hours:
321 Ramsay Way, Suite 401
Kent, WA 98032
(800) 772-1213
Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday
Closed
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International Programs
12401 SE 320
th
Street
Auburn, WA 98092
Phone: 253.288.3300
Fax: 253.333.4940
international@greenriver.edu
Social Security Verification Form
Complete sections 1 and 2 of the Social Security Verification Form with your hiring official/supervisor and submit the form to Toya Turner
in IVD. Once your full-time status and on-campus employment eligibility has been verified an International Programs School Official will
sign the form and notify you when the form is ready to pick up at the front desk.
Section 1. To be completed by Student
Student Name:
(Last)
(First)
Green River Student Number:
Country of Citizenship:
SEVIS # (on I-20):
Green River Email:
I confirm that I am registered for a full course of study (12 or more credits)
Section 2. To be completed by Hiring Official / Supervisor Verification of Employment
Green River College On-Campus Employing Department:
Green River College Employer Identification Number (EIN):
91 - 0814013
Job Location/Address:
Supervisor’s Name:
Phone:
Beginning Date:
Ending Date:
Hours/Week:
Job Description:
This is to serve as notification that the student listed above has been offered employment.
I understand that F-1 students are not eligible to work more than 20 hours per week while school is in session. Full-time
employment is permitted during vacation periods, provided the student intends to register for the subsequent quarter.
Hiring Official/Supervisor Name:
Title:
Signature:
Date:
Section 3. To be completed by International Programs School Official
I have verified that this student is enrolled full-time, has been registered in SEVIS and is therefore eligible to accept
employment on-campus at Green River College.
Signature:
Date:
International Programs Designated School Official
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