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This SSN, Social Security Number? It's a name that feels like, I don't know, like a My Number? Each person is assigned one number, and it is required in various situations such as tax filing, credit card application, and driver's license acquisition.
SSN is required before being employed Normally, social security numbers are not issued to international students who have not obtained employment opportunities such as assistantships or work on and off campus. It seems that you can get it if you TA. ITIN is issued for other purposes This is necessary for paying taxes.
However, it may not be very useful for verifying your identity on apps like CashApp. It seems that you can apply for a driver's license though?
This number, which can be said to be essential for Americans to live in their home country, such as renting a house or apartment, working, and obtaining a driver's license, can actually be obtained by Japanese people who are foreigners.
It may be possible with J-1 visa? If the local university has a part-time job system, it may be possible to obtain it even with F-1 visa? If you want an ID other than a passport?
If you want an ID other than a passport, check the local ID.
For example, in New York, a simple ID is issued for long-term stays, and it can be used for various purposes such as library immigration and age verification. You can apply for it immediately if you have a photo and a passport, so let's make use of such services.
If you absolutely need a number, such as for purchasing a car or obtaining a credit card, we recommend obtaining a J-1 visa. While the application for a J1 visa requires additional conditions compared to a student visa, such as work experience outside of the United States and English proficiency, it is the easiest visa to obtain a social security number with. Regarding the O-1, it must be sponsored by the company.