Here are the work authorization documents that are required at the time of hire for:
Employees (includes all Faculty, Students, Staff, Student Interns, all PostDoc titles, and any others receiving remuneration through UC Payroll, except for emeritus faculty members):
- Oath (U.S. citizens only)
- Patent
- Form I-9
- Student Note Takers in the Disabled Students Program (DSP) need to complete the Form I-9 only if they receive any type of remuneration through UC Payroll.
Visiting Scholars/Visiting Student Researchers (VS/VSR):
- Patent
- If they receive remuneration for living or other research-related expenses, please refer to the VSPA website for process details at: https://vspa.berkeley.edu
Contingent Workers (CWRs) - includes Affiliates but not Visiting Scholars/Visiting Student Researchers
- Any/all CWR Affiliates conducting research at UC Berkeley must sign the Patent, regardless of their appointment title.
- See: Contingent Workers Usage Guide at: https://ucpath.berkeley.edu/contingent-worker-cwr-usage-guide
Volunteers:
- Patent
- Workers Compensation Program Volunteer Registration Form (to be completed by the hiring department with input from the Volunteer as appropriate).
Please note: The CANRA form applies to any applicable individual ("mandated reporter") regardless of their appointment type.