Internationally-Trained Applicant Information

Every applicant's processing time is different, depending on their unique situation and the license for which they are applying. SB35 goes into effect May 3, 2023. Please understand that it will take time to implement new processes and changes required by this new legislation. Prospective applicants to professions affected by this new law should be advised that processing times to determine if applicants meet the criteria may take longer than Utah’s typical wait times. We apologize for any delays, and are eager to answer your questions and assist you as you navigate the licensing process.

No. Citizenship is not a requirement, but to apply for any license, you will need to demonstrate lawful presence in the US.

Per Utah Code 63G-12-402 (3)(k), verification of lawful presence in the United States is not required for an applicant for a license issued by the Department of Commerce if the applicant or individual provides:

1.  certification, under penalty of perjury, that the applicant or individual is:
   
   1.  a United States citizen;
   2.  a qualified alien as defined in 8 U.S.C. Sec. 1641; or
   3.  lawfully present in the United States; and
2. 
   
   1.  the number assigned to a driver license or identification card issued under Title 53, Chapter 3, Uniform Driver License Act; or
   2.  the number assigned to a driver license or identification card issued by a state other than Utah if, as part of issuing the driver license or identification card, the state verifies an individual's lawful presence in the United States.

Otherwise, a SAVE check is required to demonstrate lawful presence. The applicant will need to provide a copy of one of the following documents. The copy must

be of the front and back of the document:

• I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)
• I-551 (Permanent Resident Card , a.k.a. Green Card)
• I-766 (Employment Authorization Card)
• I-377 (Reentry Permit)
• I-571 (Refugee Travel Document)
• Certificate of Citizenship
• Naturalization Certificate
• Machine Readable Immigrant Visa (with Temporary I-551 Language)
• Temporary I-551 Stamp (on passport or I-94)
• Unexpired Foreign Passport with SEVIS ID (either an I-20 or DS2019)
• WT/WB Admission Stamp in Unexpired Foreign Passport
• I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant (F-1) Student Status)
• DS2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status)

No. A professional license is an additional legal requirement for some professions in addition to a work permit. Click here for a list of professional licenses offered through the Division of Professional Licensing.

Click here for a list of the professional licenses regulated by DOPL.

If you can’t find your profession on DOPL’s website, check with these other departments:

• The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
• The Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission within the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
• The Utah Department of Commerce
• The Utah Department of Environmental Quality
• The Utah Department of Health and Human Services
• The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation within the Department of Workforce Services
• The Utah Labor Commission
• The Utah State Board of Education and
• The Utah Department of Transportation

It depends. Some professions have a legal requirement to be proficient in English, other professions require exams only offered in English. If you're planning on taking an exam in English and have questions about ESL accommodations, contact the exam administrator for that exam, and carefully review the exam handbook. If you can't find answers there, contact doplexams@utah.gov

SB 35 is effective May 3, 2023, and will affect the

• The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
• The Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission within the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
• The Utah Department of Commerce
• The Utah Department of Environmental Quality
• The Utah Department of Health and Human Services
• The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation within the Department of Workforce Services
• The Utah Labor Commission
• The Utah State Board of Education and
• The Utah Department of Transportation

Senate Bill 35 will go into effect on May 3, 2023. Each agency will then need time to implement the changes. If you would like to express your interest, please click here to fill out our contact form. We will provide you with more information as it becomes available.

Yes.

It depends on the requirements of your profession. For Utah licensing questions, contact DOPL. For immigration questions, contact Utah Immigration Assistance Center.

Lawyers are not licensed through DOPL, and are not affected by SB 35. Visit utahbar.org for information.

If you are lawfully present, but do not yet have a SSN, you may apply, but additional documentation will be required to demonstrate lawful presence. If you are in this situation, we encourage you to apply manually using the PDF provided on the web page of your profession.

Click here for a list of professional licenses offered through DOPL, and for instructions on how to apply. If you can’t find your profession on DOPL’s website, check with these other departments:

• The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food
• The Pete Suazo Utah Athletic Commission within the Department of Cultural and Community Engagement
• The Utah Department of Commerce
• The Utah Department of Environmental Quality
• The Utah Department of Health and Human Services
• The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation within the Department of Workforce Services
• The Utah Labor Commission
• The Utah State Board of Education and
• The Utah Department of Transportation

SB 35 goes into effect May 3, 2023. Please understand that it will take time to implement new processes and changes required by this new legislation.

To determine which license you are most qualified to apply for, we recommend becoming familiar with the scope of practice of DOPL’s various licensed professions. Visit each profession's page for a link to the corresponding practice act. You can also call DOPL to speak with our licensing team at 801-530-6628.