Social Security Card Information for Au Pairs
Wait 7-10 days before going to the SS office!!!
The SS website states that an international visitor can visit the SS office after only 3 days. However, because currently there are delays in the federal verification process, waiting 7- 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. A host parent will need to call the SS office for an appointment. It’s best to schedule the appointment 7-10 business days after the arrival date. The appointment will be in person at your closest office – Norcross, Kennesaw or Gainsville.
An Au Pair must wait 7-10 Business days after entry to the USA before they can request an SS# appointment. 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 must make another appointment to correct any errors.
These documents are needed:
- Passport
- I-94 Card ( Must print your document. See instructions- top of page).
- SEVIS DS-2019
- Participation letter from APIA. This can be downloaded from your APIA Au Pair. This will print with the current date on it. The one you have does not have a current date on it.
- Print the SS application. This is form SS-5. https://www.ssa.gov/forms/
- Kennesaw Office: Address: 200 Chastain Center Blvd Suite 250 Kennesaw, GA 30144 Phone- Phone: 866-964-4690 office M-F 9:00 to 3:30
- Marietta office: This office is not available for Au Pairs. This office does not accept in-person visits.
- Norcross office 4365 Shackleford Road Norcross, GA 30093. 1-877-803-6320. Office hours are 9:00-3:30 M-F.
- Gainsville Office-
2565 Thompson Bridge Rd #210, Gainesville, GA 30501Phone: 866-331-2309. Office hours 9-3:30pm M-F
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 used to secure a bank account, but many banks will require the actual SS card. Save all mailed documentation from the SS office. This will be used to prove residency for the driving license.
