How to Screen International Student

[Matthew John]

I had someone apply who's a Nigerian Exchange Student that's only lived in the states for 2 years He's working full time making $840 per week & meets the income requirements The problem is he doesn't have a social security number. I'm unable to run a credit or background check without it. He had a license that he gave me. Other than this, he looks good. No pets, has a couple references, but I'm concerned I can't dig deeper into his background. Has anyone else ever experienced this situation? How would you deal with this? Thanks

[Dixie Yang]

@Matthew John As an F1 international student 5 years ago, F1 don't get ssn unless you have a job on campus (Off campus job are not allowed legally), when you get the job on Campas, you will have SSN for you to get paycheck and paying tax. If I am not student, I have to have working permit, either holding green card or other type of visa that has working permit, still I can't imagine someone has no ssn to get paid legally in anywhere in USA. I have green card so it comes with working permit, that's after I graduate and have a job basis.