Social security administration office winston salem nc

A social security number (SSN) in the United States is used to track employment and credit history. The United States does not have a national ID number, therefore in some instances, the SSN has become a de-facto national ID number.

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Am I eligible for an SSN?
I am eligible for a SSN. How do I apply for a SSN and what documents do I need to provide to the Social Security Administration?
I am not currently eligible for a SSN and I keep getting asked for one by various services, what do I do?
Upcoming Events
Veterans Benefits Live - VA In My Town - Wilmington
UPDATED HOURS
Winston-Salem VA Regional Office Now Validates Downtown Parking Fees for Veteran Visitors
VERA Appointment Scheduler
The Veteran's Information Corner on WDEX 1430 AM & WADE 1340 AM
Cycling Heals Vets Connect
Salisbury Frontier Coffee Event
Winston-Salem Coffee Event
Statesville Coffee Event
Statesville Coffee Event
Cabarrus County Coffee Event
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How do I schedule an appointment with Social Security?
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How do I get the $16728 Social Security bonus?

Am I eligible for an SSN?

Most international students and scholars are not eligible unless they will be employed in the United States. Below represents the restrictions based on visa type for eligibility for a SSN.

F-1 or J-1 Student
If you are an F-1 or J-1 student, you are eligible to apply for a social security number (SSN) if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You are employed on-campus
- You are employed with an off-campus internship that has been pre-approved with Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
- You have an employment authorization document (EAD)
- You have been approved for a period of Academic Training (J-1 Students only)
For new students that are immediately eligible by virtue of on-campus assistantships, you may not proceed to the Social Security Administration without completing the check-in with ISS. The SSA will not process an application for an individual whose SEVIS record has not been activated.
J-1 Scholar (Research Scholar, Professor, Short-Term Scholar, Specialist)
If you are a J-1 Scholar, you are eligible to apply for a social security number (SSN) if you meet one of the following criteria:
- You are employed by Wake Forest University as a regular part of your J-1 program (any new opportunities that arise after your J-1 program has begun will need to be pre-approved by the Responsible Officer or Alternate Responsible Officer at Wake Forest University).
For new scholars that are immediately eligible by virtue of employment, you may not proceed to the Social Security Administration without completing the J-1 check-in with ISS. The SSA will not process an application for an individual whose SEVIS record has not been validated.
H-1B or Other Employment-Based Nonimmigrant Visa
If you are an employee on a valid employment-based nonimmigrant visa, you are eligible to apply for a social security number (SSN) immediately by virtue of your employment:
- Any new opportunities that arise after your employment has begun will need to be pre-approved by ISS.

Instructions on how to obtain a SSN can be found here: Social Security Instructions

NOTE: If you are an F-1 or J-1 student and have an offer of on-campus employment, please request a letter in ISSDeacs to take with you to the Social Security Administration (required).

I am not currently eligible for a SSN and I keep getting asked for one by various services, what do I do?

There is no consequence to not having a social security number. Many companies that provide a monthly service (i.e., apartment management companies, cell phone companies, internet and cable companies, etc.) will request an SSN so they can check your credit history, which tracks how worthy you are in terms of paying your obligations.

If you are being asked by a service to provide a social security number, but you are not eligible for one, explain this to them, and if the person still is unwilling to provide the service for lack of an SSN, ask for a manager or supervisor. Many companies will allow you to pay a security deposit in lieu of providing a SSN.

Even if you have a SSN, you may not have a credit history immediately in the United States, and therefore you may still be asked to pay an additional security deposit to receive a service.

Please be advised, a SSN is not necessary to obtain a driver’s license in the state of North Carolina.

If you are eligible for a SSN, protect it and do not provide it to a company that is not considered to be a legitimate corporate entity.

Social Security Instructions
Sample Offer Letter (WFU on-campus employment)

Upcoming Events

Veterans Benefits Live - VA In My Town - Wilmington

UPDATED HOURS

Dates and Times:
November 17-18, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location: American Legion Post 10
702 Pine Grove Drive, Wilmington NC 28409

Any Veteran or survivor interested in filing a claim for VA disability compensation, survivor’s pension, veteran readiness and employment services or needing assistance with an existing VA claim is encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public. The event provides an opportunity for Veterans to meet with VA representatives and receive face-to-face assistance with VA claims and information on VA operations to include The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.

COVID safety measures will be enforced in accordance with current State or Federal guidelines.

For additional information please visit EVENTBRITE.

Winston-Salem VA Regional Office Now Validates Downtown Parking Fees for Veteran Visitors

The Winston-Salem VA Regional Office is excited to announce Veterans and their dependents can receive free parking validation for VA appointments or walk-in services with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) office. To obtain a free parking validation, visitors must park their vehicle at the designated 3rd & Main Street Public Parking Facility, entering through the North Church Street parking entrance ( CLICK HEREto view map) and request a parking validation from the VBA public contact office upon check-in.

VERA Appointment Scheduler

Visitors seeking assistance from the Regional Office Public Contact Team are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA).

Please go to VERA - Home (force.com) to schedule an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.

The Winston-Salem Regional Office continues adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The CDC issued updated guidance on community levels and prevention steps by county. Consistent with that guidance, masks are optional. People with symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should continue to wear a mask.

Veterans may continue to interact with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) virtually for accessing benefits information online or when filing a claim online. For claim-specific questions call 1-800-827-1000.

The Veteran's Information Corner on WDEX 1430 AM & WADE 1340 AM

Date and Time: Third Monday of the every month
9-9:15 a.m.

Location: WDEX 1430 AM in Monroe, NC and WADE 1340 AM in Wadesboro, NC

Winston-Salem Regional Office will discuss information regarding VA Benefits and Services.

Cycling Heals Vets Connect

Date & Time: 2nd Tuesday of each Month (rain or shine)
9-11:30 a.m.

Location: Salem Lake
815 Salem Lake Rd. Winston-Salem, NC

Wounded Warriors/Disabled Veterans, Veterans and the public are invited to join in at Salem Lake for a bike ride, jogging, walking, or fishing and the FELLOWSHIP. Hosted by Operation North State.