Dummy identification numbers are issued to persons that do not qualify or do not intend to apply for a US permanent identification number (SSN or ITIN). Dummy identification numbers are issued for the following:
- Non-US citizen volunteers
- Receipt and use of a dummy number for a volunteer implies that no future employee or trainee payments are anticipated.
- Non-US citizens with foreign sourced income
- Patient refunds
Dummy identification numbers are issued by Payroll Services. For non-US citizen dummy number requests, provide a copy of the person's passport or visa via email (kmitchell@uab.edu) or fax (205-975-7417). Please direct inquiries to Kim Mitchell via phone (205-934-4056) or email (kmitchell@uab.edu).
Temporary records identification numbers are issued to persons that qualify to apply or have applied for a US permanent identification number. Temporary records identification numbers are issued for the following:
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
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Social Security Administration (SSA) requires that non-US citizens wait ten business days from their arrival in the country before a social security application may be made.
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On-Campus Verification Form must be completed and submitted to International Scholar and Student Services (ISSS) for all F-1 students. The form is sent to the temporary records identification number requestor at the point that the temporary number is assigned.
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Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN) are required for non-US citizens with 1042S reportable scholarships and fellowships (trainees).
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Employees receiving compensation (salary/wage) payments are required to have a social security number.
- Trainees with ITIN numbers that change to a compensated assignment must request a SSN and relinquish the ITIN. In order for the employee to be eligible to complete a SSN application, please notify Kim Mitchell (kmitchell@uab.edu).
