masingh, you can apply for SSN. all you need is 1. your offer letter. 2. your valid passport and go to Social Security office. they will give you a form. You will have to notarize it and your employer has to fill it out. It will take about 4-6 weeks. Now there is another way around it. You can apply for TIN (tax payer identification number) to IRS and work under that too. It would work. hope this helps