What should I do if I require a tax identification number but am not authorized to work in the United States?
You can apply for an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number form the IRS. To get this number from the IRS, you can visit the IRS or call them on the toll free number 1-800-TAXFORM 1-800-829-3676 and request Form W-7 Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer Identification Number
How do I get a Social Security Card if I am a J-1 student?
You must provide us with a letter from your sponsor, on a sponsor letterhead containing an original signature that authorizes your employment