International Student Employment Checklist
Congratulations on receiving a job at BYU-Idaho! As an international student, the following list has been
developed to streamline the onboarding process. It is recommended to complete the steps in order.
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Visit International Services to:
o Have your Employment Verification signed by an International Services Representative
o Verify that your I-20 is registered and in active status
*Once your I-20 is registered and in active status it may take several days for that notification to make it to the Social
Security Office. If your I-20 was just registered, wait for a few days before applying.
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Visit Marilyn Nielson in 130 Kimball to sign a Tax Treaty
Apply for your social security number at the Social Security Office in Idaho Falls. You will need the
following documents:
o Passport
o I-94
o I-20
o Employment Verification
o Completed Social Security Card Application
Visit Human Resources again with your new Social Security Card
Remember to:
 Work no more than 20 hours per week on your on-track semesters
 Apply for a Social Security Card within 30 days of being hired
 Retain a valid passport and I-20 and renew as necessary prior to any expiration date
 Inform the Human Resources department when your passport and I-20 are renewed
Social Security Number Application Process:
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Make sure you have the documents listed in the checklist before you leave for the office.
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Travel to the Social Security Administration Office in Idaho Falls, ID. If you do not have access to a vehicle, TRPTA is the local public
transit agency. You can contact them at (208) 356-9033 for travel times.
Enter the office and check in at the computer screen. At this time a number will be printed off for you. Wait for your number to be called.
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Proceed to the window once your number is called. The office manager will process your application, and give you a letter showing you
have applied for your card. You will receive your card in about two weeks, depending on how long it takes to verify your international
documents.
Directions from Rexburg:
25 miles, 30 minutes
From the freeway exit near Applebee’s Restaurant, merge onto US-20 W
via the ramp on the LEFT toward IDAHO FALLS/ POCATELLO.
(18 miles)
Social Security Administration Office
2196 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Phone 208-522-7516
Phone (Nat’l): 1-800-772-1213
Take exit 313 toward Hitt/25h E
(0.4 miles)
Turn left onto N 25th E.
(4.1 miles)
At the traffic circle, continue straight onto N Hitt Rd
(2.5 miles)
Office Hours:
MON: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM; TUES: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM;
WED: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM; THUR: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM;
FRI: 09:00 - 04:00 PM; SAT & SUN: CLOSED
Turn right onto E 25th St
(0.3 miles)
Take the 3rd right onto Channing Way (destination will be on the left)
226 Kimball Building • Rexburg, ID • 83460-1670 • Phone: (208) 496-1712