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214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
513-529-8608 (fax)
International@MiamiOH.edu
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J-1 scholars who are in the Professor or Research Scholar category are eligible for an SSN, even if they are not employed by Miami University. Note that it should not be necessary to apply for an SSN if you are not employed, but you are eligible to do so if you wish. In reviewing the application materials below, note that scholars do not need the ISSS Letter of Eligibility.
Submit an online Social Security Number application, then take the documents listed below to a Social Security office within 45 days of submitting your form.
The Social Security Administration requires the following items in order to apply for a Social Security Number:
No, you do not need a Social Security Number before you start working. In fact, you cannot apply until you have a job. Once you receive a job offer you can apply for your Social Security Number.
No, you do not. You should show your work authorization document.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not have an office in Oxford. International students planning to apply for the social security number should visit the Hamilton, OH office located at:
6553 Winford Avenue
Hamilton, OH
Please visit the Social Security Office Locator for contact information and hours. Enter 45011 in the ZIP code search field.
214 MacMillan Hall
531 E Spring St.
Oxford, OH 45056
513-529-8600
513-529-8608 (fax)
International@MiamiOH.edu
Meet the ISSS Staff
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