Forms and Resources

International Programs and Services Students are encouraged to obtain a Pennsylvania State Driver's License if they plan to drive in the United States. Please note that several states, including PA, require that a nonimmigrant have at least six months remaining on your qualifying immigration document to be eligible for a license.

Obtaining a Driver's License or PA State ID

If you have a license from your home country, you can use that to drive in the US for up to one year.

Please visit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Office. The closest office to Lincoln University is: 225 Lancaster Avenue, Malvern PA 19355 1-800-932-4600

A DMV Official will verify your information in the Department of Homeland Security's SAVE System. To apply you will need the following documents:

  • Passport 
  • I-94 
  • Verification letter from the OIP - Request a Driver's License letter for the Department of Motor Vehicles as this letter is required when you are applying for a Driver's License.
  • I-20/DS2019
Additional Resources

Visit this DMV site for additional DVM information and fact sheet for Non-United States Citizens the U.S. under the F-2 status after the F-1 student has departed the U.S. during the grace period.

Social Security Work Authorization

The Social Security Administration now requires all F-1 visa holders to supply evidence of employment and J-1 students to show employment authorization from sponsors before being issued a social security number.

A social security number (SSN) cannot be issued for identification purposes or for a driver’s license. Note: It can take 2-6 weeks to be issued a Social Security Number. You can be paid after you apply for an SSN.

Social Security Work Authorization Form

Questions?
Please contact us!

Office of International Programs and Services
Lincoln Hall, Room 103 & 104,
Lincoln University, PA 19352
Phone: 484-365-7785 / 86