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Social Security Number

The U.S. Social Security program is a pension and insurance fund for individuals who work and live in the United States.  For tax purposes, anyone receiving income must provide their employer with a social security number.

All international persons must show the following documents in order to complete an application:

• Valid Passport (or official copy of Birth Certificate, if born in the U.S.)
• Valid I-94 card
• One other piece of identification—a student ID card, driver’s license, credit card, etc.
• Proof of a job or a job offer

IPO will provide a letter which your employer can fill out and sign as proof of a job.  For first-year students, IPO will bring this letter to the Social Security session during the Cross-Cultural Orientation.  All other students should either email or visit IPO to request a letter.  Scholars may take their Earlham contract.

Social Security Office in Richmond
500 N A St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-2647
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Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm, except Federal Holidays