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Social Security Number A Social Security Number (SSN) is necessary for US payroll, income tax, and to establish credit. If you already have SSN as a result of a prior residence in the US, (school or previous work assignment) this number is still valid. Whether you have a SSN in hand or not, a visit to the Social Security Administration (SSA) is needed to update your visa status, and, if you did not retain your original card, obtain a replacement. A visit in person is necessary to apply for a Social Security Number. The form can be printed online, but you cannot apply online. To print the form, click the following link: www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf. + To arrange your appointment call: 1-877-819-2594 + The Social Security Administration office is located at the following location: 515 W Patterson Dr. Bloomington, IN 47403 Note: Expect delays in obtaining an appointment due to COVID-19, is important to list the address where they are staying on the application. Many postal carriers will not deliver the Social Security Card unless they have assurances that the living accommodations are aware that it is coming. Social Security Number is a critical piece of personal identification, so it is important to help ensure it arrives safely. In addition, the following documentation will be required to confirm your US immigration status: + Arrival/Departure Record (I-94). Visit to obtain: 94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home + Valid Passport + Visa Healthcare You will find healthcare in America to be quite different than what you would find at home. In the United States, the hospital Emergency Room (ER) is truly intended for emergencies. The ER would be more than capable of helping you with your sore throat or queasy stomach, but the cost will be ten times higher if you choose to go to the hospital. Therefore, any non-life-threatening medical needs should be covered by a walk-in clinic. A few of the pharmacies in Bloomington offer walk-in clinics which is quite convenient since any necessary prescription can quickly be filled right on the premises. For a guide related to COVID-19 visit: go.dwellworks.com/covid-19-news-hub Some of the locations and contacts are: + CVS Walk-In Clinic/Pharmacy: 3rd Street - (812) 332-1419 or 4444 SR W 46 - (812) 876-2915

+ IU Health Bloomington Walk-In: 550 S. Landmark Avenue - (812) 330-3688 + IU Health Urgent Health Care: 326 S. Woodscrest Drive - (812) 353-6888

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