Can An Employee Start Working Without A Social Security Number?

It might take a while for foreign nationals arriving in the United States to work to obtain their Social Security number (SSN) for various reasons.

As of this writing, it can take Social Security offices a few weeks to issue a SSN and card.

What should you do if you need to onboard a worker without a SSN?

Note that yes you can onboard the person without a SSN. Below are tips to assist you.

Don't Delay Their Start Date

The social security administration allows for the onboarding of an employee without a SSN, as long as that person is otherwise authorized to work. For example, the person has a valid employment authorization document or a work visa.

Guide Them to Apply for a SSN