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Apply for Social Security Number
- You must wait at least ten days after your arrival in the U.S. before you visit the Social Security Office to obtain a Social Security Number. This will give the U.S. Port of Entry enough time to transfer your arrival information.
- The International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO) will provide you with a current list of documents needed and locations of where you can apply.
- Your social security card can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks to arrive. If it has been over a month and you still have not received your card, please contact the Social Security Office where you applied or contact ISSO.
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Obtain a State-Issued ID Card
- To obtain a California Driver’s License or State ID card, you will need to visit a local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office. You can make an appointment online for faster service.
- You will need to bring the following:
- Cash or check to pay DMV fee ($33-38). No credit or debit cards accepted.
- Passport (Birth Certificate is acceptable for Canadians)
- Valid I-94 Printout
- Visa Documents (Form DS-2019 for J-1's; Form I-797 for H-1’s)
- Social Security Card (If you have applied for a Social Security number but have not yet received your card, the DMV will need a receipt from the Social Security Office that proves you have already applied.)
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Complete 2113 Requirements
- Once you receive your Social Security Card, please sign and send a copy to Vanessa Cheng.
- When the 2113 is approved, you can find the verification and license number on CA Breeze.
Note that the license type is Special Programs – Individual.
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Create Identity & Access Management System Account
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Register for NPI
- Once you receive your 2113 license approval, you will need to register for a National Provider Identifier (NPI).
- The NPI is a unique identification number for health care providers which will identify you in administrative and financial transactions.
- Use your Identity & Access Management log-in to sign into the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) to apply for your NPI.
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Register for DEA Certificate
- Employment at UCSF qualifies you for a Fee-Waived DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Certificate, also called Exempt or Restricted. Register once you receive your 2113 license approval – step-by-step instructions here.
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