Step I - Completing the I-9 Process

Students who receive a job offer must complete the new “I-9 verification process”.
Part 1 of this process is done on-line and part 2 is done in person at the Student Employment Office. The Student Employment Office is responsible for verifying your identity and eligibility to work through a form called the I-9.  Please read about the I-9 verification process on the Student Employment Office website.  (link http://www.rit.edu/emcs/seo/)

Once you have completed both parts of the I-9 process, you will be issued a Student Employment Office Eligibility Card and can return to your supervisor for the “Hire Form”.

Step III - Applying for a Social Security Number and Getting Paid

• Bring the Hire Form, your Passport, and I-20 or IAP-66 to the Social Security Office to apply for a Social Security Number (SSN).
  Directions to Social Security Administration Office
• The Student Employment Office will process new hire paperwork to make sure that you receive payment for the work you do in your on-campus job.
• Your paychecks will be sent to ISS for pickup until you receive your Social Security number.
• A Social Security card with your Social Security number on it will be sent to ISS about 2 weeks after you apply and you will be informed by email to come to the office to pick it up.
• When you have your Social Security number you will inform the Registrar's Office of your number.

Under this process, international students who have a Student Employment Office Eligibility Card may now be immediately hired and paid, but they must follow the critical steps above to remain on the Payroll without interruption.