Here are the work authorization documents that are required at the time of (re-) 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) - if original signature was completed within the last 12 months.
- Patent - after one (1) day break in service.
- Form I-9 - after one (1) day break in service. USCIS guidelines.
Visiting Scholars/Visiting Student Researchers (VS/VSR):
- Patent - after one (1) day break in service.
- 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.