How to Apply to your Social Security Number (SSN)

How to Apply to your Social Security Number (SSN)

A Social Security number (SSN) is assigned to track earnings throughout an individual’s lifespan in the United States. Typically, only one SSN is issued per person. F-1 and J-1 visa holders working in the U.S. must request an SSN, while F-2 dependents are ineligible. Students not engaged in on-campus employment but receiving taxable scholarships may…

Traveling Outside the US during OPT or OPT STEM Extension

Traveling Outside the US during OPT or OPT STEM Extension

Are you plan on traveling outside the US during your OPT period? Normally, F-1 students on post-completion OPT are allowed to temporarily leave the United States and return to continue their F-1 status and employment as long as they have not exceeded the maximum permitted unemployment period for OPT or OPT STEM Extension. However, it’s…

End of content

End of content