Social Security Card Information for AuPairs

Social Security Card Information for Au Pairs

The SS website states that all visitors should not have been out of the USA within the last 5 days, however, because there are delays in the federal verification process, waiting 10 days is recommended to avoid a delay at the federal level to specifically verify your documents when they have not been entered into the USA system yet.  Please wait 10 business days and then go in person to the closest office – Norcross or Kennesaw. The appointment is now made online. 

An Au Pair must wait 10 Business days after the entry to the USA before they can request an SS#. You must print out your I-94 card before you can go. Refer to the resource page for “How to Print your I-94 card”.

  Please be sure to bring all of your paperwork with you to the Social Security Office.  See list below.  All documents must be presented in person.  Before leaving the desk, check your name and address for errors. If you leave, you will have to make another appointment to correct any errors. 

Click below to make an online appointment. You will fill out the basic info and then make an account with the same information before getting to schedule the appointment:

https://www.ssa.gov/number-card/request-number-first-time

These documents are needed: 

1) Passport                                                                                                                                                        2) I-94 Card ( Must print your document. See instructions at top of page).
3) SEVIS DS-2019                                                                                                                                            4) Participation letter from APIA. This can be downloaded from your APIA Au Pair portal in order to have the current date on it. The one you have does not have a current date on it.                        

 

  1. Kennesaw Office:  Address: 200 Chastain Center Blvd Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone- 1-866-964-4690 office M-F 8:30 to 3:30
  2. Marietta office:   This office is not available for Au Pairs. This office does not accept in-person visits.
  3. Norcross office  4365 Shackleford Road Norcross, GA 30093. 1-877-803-6320. Office hours are 8:30-3:30 M-F.
  4. Gainsville Office- Please hit the link to change the location and visit Norcross or Kennesaw. Gainsville has long waits and is not as efficient for the Au pair process. 

It is best to plan on arriving at the Social Security office early before the appointment time. If you are late, they will cancel the appointment. The office will be closed on any federal holiday. Social Security Office Locator: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp

The Social Security Administration will mail the card. It generally takes 7-10 days. The Au pair will receive a letter stating that an SS# has been requested. This can be helpful in getting a bank account. Save all mailed documentation from the SS office. This will be used to prove residency for the driving license.

 

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