Welcome To San Diego

J-1's Summer 2023
 
 

SEVIS & Social Security Number
 

You must contact your US J-1 sponsor listed on you DS-2019, to register for SEVIS within 10 days of arrival (or your program start date) in the US! Your start date can be found in box 3 on your DS-2019 form. Click here for more information.

 

IMPORTANT INFO:

You must also check-in with your US J-1 sponsor every 30 days to maintain your active status in the program, even if your information has not changed. Failure to register or check-in may result in termination from the program.  

Visit www.ssa.gov/ssnumber to start your application for a Social Security number online.

Once you have activated your SEVIS it is advisable to wait 10 days before you apply for your Social Security Number.



While you can start work before receiving your SSN your employer will require your SSN to report your income to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS) and to the Social Security Administration.

 

Medical & Wellbeing
 

Medical services in San Diego


Non-urgent care:


Minute Clinic (Click for Minute Clinic locations in San Diego)


Scripps Health Express (Click for locations)


Nurses treating flu, cuts, minor burns, strep throat. Prices are lower than Urgent Care and range from $60 - $100. Minute clinics can also issue prescriptions so no need to go to a clinic.


Urgent care (for non-emergencies) & walk-in medical facilities:




Hospitals with Emergency Services (Call 911 for emergency services):

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION &

Getting Around San Diego
 

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System: MTS is a public transit service provider for Central, South, Northeast and Southeast San Diego County. The agency directly operates a large transit system that includes the MTS Bus, San Diego Trolley light rail, and Rapid bus rapid transit services.

Ride Share: Lyft.com and Uber.com

CAR RENTAL:

DIRT CHEAP car rental (local business, that rents to students)

TURO.com ( peer to peer carsharing)

www.zipcar.com (car sharing network)

www.skyscanner.com (car rental)

Priceline.com (search for rental cars)


CAR SHARE:

TURO.com (peer to peer carsharing, similar to Airbnb)
 

SUMMER EVENTS IN SAN DIEGO
 
 
CLICK for San Diego County Fair 2023
 

“Get Out There!” to explore the great outdoors and get s’more of what life has to offer Wednesday, June 7 through Tuesday, July 4 at the

Del Mar Fairgrounds. Scout out Best-of-Show winners in the Fair’s competitive exhibitions. Reach new heights as you spin upside-down in the Fun-Zone. Hike around San Diego Grown to learn all about local agriculture from food to fiber to flowers. Be prepared for an unsurpassed line-up of entertainment on the fair’s featured stages. Summer camp has never been so much fun!
 
 
CLICK for Irish Heritage Night Padres tickets!
 
Get your tickets here
 
 

GET INVOLVED WITH LOCAL GAA
 
Na Fianna, Ladies Gaelic Athletic Club, San Diego (CLICK)
St. Peter's Hurling Club, San Diego (CLICK)
 
Setanta Gaelic Football & Surf Club, San Diego (CLICK)
 
 

Beach & Sun Safety
 
 

Rip currents are the most threatening of all hazards along San Diego's coast. The United States Lifesaving Association has found that more than 80% of the rescues performed by ocean lifeguards involve saving those caught in rip currents.
 
 
 
UV Index in San Diego, CA
 

Do's & Don'ts
 

DO

  • Keep your passport secure
  • Use the "buddy system" especially on nights-out.
  • Be aware of your surroundings
  • Ensure you have your phone, wallet and passport BEFORE leaving a pub/club.
  • Take sufficient water & sunscreen with you to the beach, park or hiking

DON'T

  • Leave your belongings unattended.
  • Report your passport stolen or missing until you have retraced your steps & ensured you have gone back to the businesses you visited the night before
  • Walk home alone late at night if you don't feel safe!
 

USEFULL CONTACTS AND SUPPORT
 


Emergency Services (Police, Fire & Ambulance) Call: 911


San Diego Police non-emergencies: 619‑531‑2000 or 858-484-3154


Irish Outreach Center tel. no. 619 291 1630


Irish Consulates in California


San Diego: Honorary Consul, Pat O'Toole: patrick.otoole@honoraryconsul.ie


Los Angeles: Consulate General of Ireland, Tel. No. 1(310) 279-5380



San Francisco: Consulate General of Ireland, Tel. No. 1(415) 392-4212
 
 

Kind regards,

The IOC team

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