June 12, 2018


Social Security Administration
El Cajon Office
San Diego, California

RE: Ms. JANAINA APARECIDA DA SILVA's request for a Social Security number

Dear Sirs/Madams:

This letter is in support of MS. JANAINA APARECIDA DA SILVA, who is applying for a Social Security number. Janaina is an international student who has been admitted to pursue an M.S. in civil engineering at SDSU for Fall 2018.

Janaina has been appointed a graduate research assistant (GRA) in my laboratory, the VISUALAB, effective August 20, 2018. Her total compensation as a GRA will cover all her expenses, including tuition, fees, room and board, and travel to/from her native country (Brazil). Janaina's course of study will span two academic years, or the time that it takes her to complete her M.S. degree, estimated at 2.0 to 2.5 years.

Sincerely yours,


Victor M. Ponce
Professor of Civil Engineering