Social Security Workshop
Students wishing to obtain a social security number must first find employment on the campus of Richland College. The student must then provide a letter from the employer on the employer’s letterhead that provides employment verification, namely:
- Identity of student employee
- Nature of job the student is, or will be, engaged in
- Anticipated or actual employment start date
- Number of hours the student is expected to work
- Employer identification number (EIN)
EIN for Richland College is: 751213149 - Employer contact information, including the telephone number and the name of the F-1
student’s immediate supervisor - Original signature and signatory’s title
- Date
- If the employer is the DSO, the letter verifying employment must come from a separate
source, e.g., the department or payroll officer that issues the pay-check and is responsible
for wage reporting.
After obtaining the letter verifying the employment, students should make an appointment with an International Student Advisor to obtain a letter verifying status at Richland College as required by the Social Security Administration. The International Student Advisor will provide additional instructions in the process of applying for the social security card.