Hiring non-resident aliens
Work authorization
Visas and other documents
Northern Arizona University verifies employment and payments for non-resident alien employees and scholarship recipients, based on the immigration laws of the United States.
This information in no way should be construed to be the rendering of legal or immigration advice. Each reader of this publication is responsible for determining the extent to which the information presented in this publication is appropriate to his or her situation. You should consult with qualified immigration counsel in assessing your legal obligations.
New hire process
Social Security number Accordion Closed
If the new employee does not have a Social Security number, he or she must apply for a Social Security card.
To obtain a Social Security card, the hiring department will need to work with the Center for International Education (CIE) to complete the Social Security Number Request form.
The new employee must take the completed form, his or her passport, and SEVIS form to:
Social Security Office
2715 W. Woodlands Blvd.
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
- F-1 Student Social Security Number Request Form
- J-1 Student/Research Scholar Social Security Number Request Form
- SEVIS form
Learn more about visas.
Employment eligibility verification Accordion Closed
Human Resources must verify employment eligibility. The new employee needs to present:
- SEVIS form
- I-94 form
- passport
- visa
- Work authorization card and information
- Social Security card or Social Security receipt
Contacts
Center for International Education
PO Box 5598
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5598
Phone: 928-523-2409
Fax: 928-523-0515
United States Immigration and Naturalization Service
2035 N. Central Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Phone: 602-379-3122
United States Social Security Administration
1257 Woodlands Blvd
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
Phone: 800-772-1213