Social Security Information
Current social security regulations require that you must have a job
before you will be assigned a social security number.
To APPLY:
You must appear IN PERSON at the social security office. Take following items with you:
- Social security application
Question#3, you are a "Legal Alien Allowed to Work"
Use an address that will be good for at least a month.
Your card will be sent to this address. - Letter from the International Office certifying that you are an EKU student allowed to work
- Passport
- Letter from your employer verifying your employment
- I-94
- I-20
If you need to know your social security number before you receive your card in the mail, take your receipt letter and photo ID to the social security office. They will tell you what your number is.

