Helpful Information for Prospective/Current Employees

Applying for an entry visa:

• United States Embassies & Consulates

• Visa Application Instructions

• US Customs' Tips for Travel to the United States

Housing Resources & Information:

• Apartment Rental Resources

• Short Term Housing Options

• MCW Student Housing

• AR-11 Change of Address Form

City of Milwaukee/State of Wisconsin Resources:

• OnMilwaukee.com

• Milwaukee Hotels, Attractions, Vacation Planning

• Milwaukee County Transit System

• ChooseMilwaukee.com

• Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

• Local Milwaukee Weather

• State of Wisconsin

• Wisconsin Department of Tourism

• Wisconsin State Map

• Wisconsin Guide to Local Hotels, Restaurants, Real Estate

Applying for a Social Security Number

Once you have arrived in the United States, please wait at least 10 days before going to the Social Security  Office to apply for your number.  This is because it takes around 10 days for your arrival information to transfer from Customs to the Social Security Administration database.

• Social Security Card Application (PDF)

• Social Security Office locations

Tax Information

• IRS Website

• Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) at Marquette University

• Application for IRS Individual Taxpayer ID Number (ITIN)

• How/when to apply for an ITIN

Phone Cards:

• ZapTel.com

Applying for a Driver’s License or State ID Card

• Instructions for applying for a driver’s license or state ID

• Wisconsin Department of Motor Vehicles

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

• Wisconsin Lutheran College

• Milwaukee Area Technical College

• Community Outreach Sites