Who is Eligible for a SSN? F-1 students who have secured on campus employment, are receiving for-service fellowships, or working off-campus with OPT or CPT. All F-1 PhD students. All J-1 scholars and anyone in H-1B, TN, or O-1 status.

Can a US citizen have an ITIN number?

The acronym ITIN stands for Individual Taxpayer Identification Number. Any person who needs a tax identification number but is not eligible to obtain a Social Security Number can apply for an ITIN. Dependents or spouses of U.S. citizens or resident aliens who have U.S. federal tax reporting requirements.

Who is not eligible for an SSN?

With few exceptions, the only non-U.S. citizens who can get a Social Security number are those who are authorized by the Department of Homeland Security to work in the United States. Visitors to the United States, for business or pleasure, are not eligible for Social Security numbers.

What documents are required for ITIN?

Below is the list of the only acceptable documents:

  • Passport (stand-alone document) *
  • National identification card (must show photo, name, current address, date of birth, and expiration date)
  • U.S. driver’s license.
  • Civil birth certificate (required for dependents under 18 years of age)
  • Foreign driver’s license.

What should I do if my husband does not have an ITIN?

If you fall under one of the above conditions, you will have to manually apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN on Form W-7 for him. Although you cannot e-file, you can still use the TurboTax program to prepare your tax return and required forms.

What to do if you dont have SSN or ITIN?

If you fall under one of the above conditions, you will have to manually apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number ITIN on Form W-7 for him. Although you cannot e-file, you can still use the TurboTax program to prepare your tax return and required forms.

Do you need an ITIN for a nonresident alien?

You may have to take some additional steps to be able to e-file. You might need to apply for an ITIN for him. Per IRS, if your spouse is a nonresident alien, he must have either an SSN or ITIN if : 1. You file a joint return or 2. You file a separate return and claim an exemption for your spouse, or 3. Your spouse is filing a separate return.

Can a parent use an ITIN on the FAFSA?

When completing the FAFSA, an applicant (or parent of a dependent student) may not use the ITIN in place of a SSN. In the case of a parent who does not have a SSN, all zeros should be entered on the FAFSA wherever it asks for the parent’s Social Security number.