ITIN Application
Related topics:
Social Security Number Application
Before applying for an ITIN (i.e., Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) in iStart, you must first obtain a Social Security Denial Notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) Office. To do so, visit the Social Security Administration office nearest your campus with your immigration documents (passport, visa, I-20 or DS-2019, and your most recent I-94).
Note: For University Park students, the Social Security Administration (SSA) office is located at 901 University Drive, Suite 2, State College, PA 16801. For campus students, please use the Social Security Office Locator tool.
Once you have received the SSA denial notice, you are ready for the next step: Access iStart and request the ITIN letter from ISSA.
When ISSA reviews your iStart letter request, we will send you a follow-up email asking you to make an appointment with your international student adviser.
Be sure to bring the following to the appointment:
- Your passport
- Your visa (except Canadians)
- Most recent I-20 or DS-2019 (signed)
- Most recent I-94 arrival record (Obtain yours from the I-94 website.)
- Scholarship letter
- Social Security Denial letter – You must apply for a social security ineligibility letter with the Social Security Administration.
- Completed Form W-7, Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number.
ISSA advisers are IRS Acceptance Agents. As such, an adviser will confirm the validity of your immigration-related documents, so you can submit copies with your ITIN application.
Please mail your complete ITIN application to:
Internal Revenue Service
Austin Service Center
ITIN Operation
P.O. Box 149342
Austin, TX 78714-9342
We recommend that you send your materials by a courier that uses tracking.
Please note that it may take several months for the IRS to review your ITIN request. If you receive a denial or rejection notice, please speak to your international student adviser.
