u/IllustriousDog1316

Hi everyone,

I’m currently on F-1 OPT and ran into an issue with SSN timing. My EAD start date is May 25, the SSA said that I can only apply for an SSN after that date.

However, my employer require me to do a background check, and they informed me that a criminal background check cannot be completed without an SSN.

This creates a gap because I likely won’t receive my SSN until early June, but my work start date is May 25.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

• Is it able to talk with the HR letting them change another background check website for me?

• Is it helpful if I get an on campus jobs now?

• Did your employer allow you to proceed and complete the SSN later? Or did they delay your start date?

• Can I still apply SSN before my EAD starts.

Any advice or shared experience would be really helpful.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently on F-1 OPT and ran into an issue with SSN timing. My EAD start date is May 25, the SSA said that I can only apply for an SSN after that date.

However, my employer require me to do a background check, and they informed me that a criminal background check cannot be completed without an SSN.

This creates a gap because I likely won’t receive my SSN until early June, but my work start date is May 25.

Has anyone been in a similar situation?

• Is it able to talk with the HR letting them change another background check website for me?

• Is it helpful if I get an on campus jobs now?

• Did your employer allow you to proceed and complete the SSN later? Or did they delay your start date?

• Can I still apply SSN before my EAD starts.

Any advice or shared experience would be really helpful.