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Social Security Number | University of Minnesota Morris Social Security Number On this Page: Applying for a United States (U.S.) Social Security Number Change of Address Drivers License Applying for a United States (U.S.) Social Security Number A Social Security number (SSN) is a permanent nine-digit identification number/card issued by the United States government. It is used primarily for taxing income in order to provide retirement and medical benefits. For tax purposes, anyone receiving income must provide their US employer with a SSN. F–1 Students must have a job offer in order to apply for a social security card. Step 1: Meet with ISP Staff ISP staff can help you with the following documents you will need when you go to the Social Security Office. Valid passport Valid I-94 Record I-20 One other piece of identification: student ID card, driver’s license, etc. Proof of employment: job offer letter or contract (from the hiring department). This document must be signed by an authorized supervisor. Letter verifying employment from an International Student Programs Office Step 2: Complete the Social Security Online Application To obtain a SSN, the online application is not enough, you must apply in person at the local Social Security Administration office. The closest office to Morris is 45 miles away in Alexandria, Minnesota. The International Student Program will schedule a trip to the Social Security office for international students at the beginning of each semester. The name you put on your Social Security application needs to match the name you have on your I-20, your passport, your I-94 record, and your University of Minnesota Morris records. Social Security Administration Office SUITE 701 2633 JEFFERSON ST ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308 Office Hours: Monday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Tuesday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday: 9 a.m..–4 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed Website Important Note: Do not carry your SSN with you. Once you receive your card, memorize your number and keep your card in your home in a secure place. Provide your SSN only when it is absolutely required. Change of Address If you change your residential address (the location where you live), you are required by SEVIS to update your address within 10 days of the change. Step 1: Inform ISP staff of your address change, they will update your I-20 accordingly Step 2: Change your address in your student record How To Guide: Changing Personal Information in MyU Update your personal information Drivers License Some students may choose to drive during their studies. If you plan to drive or purchase a car in Minnesota, here are important steps to take: Driver's Licenses If you plan to drive in Minnesota, you must have a valid Minnesota driver's license. Minnesota law permits a nonresident to drive with their home country's driver's license for up to 60 days upon moving to the state. International Driving Permit An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not a driver's license. It simply verifies that you hold a valid driver's license from your home country. While an IDP is not required to drive in Minnesota, it can be useful because it translates your foreign driver's license into several languages. This can be helpful if a police officer is unable to read your foreign license. Important: If your foreign driver's license is not in English and you are unable to obtain an IDP, you may want to carry a Minnesota Certified Translation from a licensed translator. You must switch to a Minnesota driver's license within 60 days of establishing temporary residency in the state. Students with valid unexpired US license: If you are 21 or older and have a valid, unexpired license from another U.S. state, certain territories, or Canada, you can obtain a Minnesota driver's license by completing the application and a vision check. You do not need to take a skills (road) test unless your license has been expired for more than one year. Students without a valid unexpired US license: If you have moved to Minnesota from a country other than Canada, you must pass a knowledge test, a skills test, and a vision check, even if you have a valid driver's license from your home country. You can find the New Resident requirements on the MN DVS website. You will apply for a Class D license. The first step is to prepare for the written test and road skill exam by studying the Minnesota Driver's Manual. You will schedule your knowledge and skills exams and can pre-apply for a license on the MN DVS website. Once you pass your written and skills exams you will apply for the driver’s license itself. You will submit your documents at a MN DVS office and they will mail your driver’s license to you once it’s ready. You must present two primary documents or one primary and one secondary document. Please check the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services website to find out what identification documents you can present as primary and secondary documents. Driver's License Renewal If your license contains a "Status Check" date, this reflects the expiration of your immigration documents (e.g., I-20/DS-2019/I-797). You must renew your license before the “status check” by presenting a new or extended immigration document, but are eligible for Drivers License for All (which means that you will be able to renew by presenting two primary and one secondary document from the list ). If your license does not contain a "Status Check" date, you can renew your license using the identification requirements outlined on the Driver and Vehicle Services website. Obtaining a Driver’s License There are two types of driver’s licenses available in Minnesota for international students: Standard Drivers License for All and Real ID . Deciding which type of license is the best option for you depends on what you will use the card for. You can find additional information on the Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (MN DVS ) website. Every driver must become familiar with the Minnesota Driver’s Manual . This covers traffic and safety rules, laws, rules of the road, allowable speed limits, and road signs and symbols. Operator’s Licenses may be obtained by passing a written examination on Minnesota driving laws and a driving test on the road. Application for a new driver’s license or a renewal of a driver’s license can be made at a Minnesota state office location Instruction Permit Before you can secure a Minnesota driver’s license, you must first obtain an Instruction Permit which is valid for one year from the date of application. If you are 19 years of age or older, you must apply for and have a permit for at least three months before taking a road test. This includes applicants who can’t show proof of previously having a license or instruction permit. If you are 18 years of age or under, you must apply for and hold a Minnesota instruction permit for at least six months before taking a road test. When practicing with a permit, you must be accompanied by a licensed adult driver. If you are under 18, the supervising driver must be 21 years of age or older. If you are 18 or older, the supervising driver must be an adult of 18 years of age or older. You must carry your permit whenever you practice driving. Permits are renewable. To obtain the Instruction Permit you must successfully pass the written exam. A fee will be charged once you pass your written test in order to send you an instruction permit. Driver's Ed Instructors Students can get private behind the wheel drivers ed instruction from professionals at the Morris Area High School. It is $75 per hour, and the instructor provides the vehicle and prepares you for the driving test. To reserve a lesson with a private Driver's Ed instructor call the Morris High School at 320-589-4400 and dial extension 2223 to speak to Jeannie who can arrange the payment and reservation with an instructor. Written Exam Cell phones will not be allowed during the exam. To take the Minnesota Class D knowledge exam, you need to schedule an appointment or take the test online . Appointments can be made at a Minnesota state office location Please bring with you the following: Passport I-20 Print out of your I-94 record More detailed list of proper identification as identified by the state Road Test Before you take the road test, make sure you practice driving with someone who has a valid driver's license. Take the road test only when you and your instructor feel comfortable with your driving abilities. There will be a fee for your driver's license. Schedule a road test. Once scheduled, in Morris the driver’s written and behind-the-wheel tests are given at the Morris Community Center, 603 Oregon Ave., Morris MN 56267. The tests are given the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. Vehicle Registration If you purchase a vehicle you will need to register your vehicle, pay a tax, and get your license plates and vehicle “tabs” (tabs are small stickers you put on your license plate that show how long your registration is valid for). You will request license plates once but you will need to renew your tabs every year. You can find more information about this on the DVS website. You are required to have car insurance to register your vehicle; see below for more information. Car Insurance In Minnesota, all vehicles must have liability insurance, which covers damages if you cause an accident where someone else is injured. Additional Coverage: Collision Coverage: This protects your vehicle if it’s damaged by an uninsured motorist. Comprehensive Physical Damage Insurance: This covers your vehicle in cases of theft, flood, or fire. Obtaining a Minnesota State ID The Minnesota State ID is a form of picture identification in addition to your passport and your U Card. Either a state ID or driver's license is the standard form of identification for legal checks for financial transactions like banking or for age checks like when buying alcohol or tobacco. International students are not required to obtain a state ID or a driver's license. To get a state ID, go to a Hennepin County Service Center that issues first-time IDs. Any documents not in English must also have an English translation done by a licensed translator. 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