H-1B
- International Services
- Immigration Updates
- F-1 Students
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J-1 Exchange Visitors
- J-1 Exchange Visitors
- Bringing Exchange Visitors to UMMC
- Exchange Visitor Categories
- Funding Requirements
- English Proficiency Requirement
- Medical Insurance
- Arriving in the U.S.
- Maintaining Legal Status
- Dependents
- Travel
- Extension of Stay
- Completing the Program
- Transferring from UMMC
- Transferring to UMMC
- Home Country Physical Presence
- J-1 Forms
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H-1B
- H-1B Overview
- Dual Intent
- Department of Labor Requirements
- Sponsoring Department Responsibilities
- IS Responsibilities
- Filing Locations and Fees
- Approval and Notification
- Acquiring Initial H-1B Status
- Length of Authorized Stay
- Dependents
- Travel
- Changing Employers
- Changes in Duties and Responsibilities
- Extension of Status
- Termination of Employment
- H-1B Forms
- Other Visas
- Other Resources
Main Content
H-1B Documentation Checklist – Initial Petition
All completed documents/forms listed below should be submitted by the sponsoring department as one package to the Office of International Services.
| From the Sponsoring Department | |
| Request for H-1B Petition form. | |
| Job offer letter. | |
| H-1B Attestation. | |
| Actual Wage Comparison Spreadsheet. | |
| Actual Wage Memorandum. | |
| Letter of support. | |
| Deemed Export Questionnaire - Submit directly to the Office of Integrity and Compliance via e-mail at DeemedExports@umc.edu. | |
Fee checks made out to the Department of Homeland Security:
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| From the H-1B Applicant | |
| H-1B Applicant Information Form. | |
| Curriculum Vitae or resume. | |
| Copy of the identification page of passport. | |
| Copy of most recent visa stamp. | |
| Copy of U.S. degree or foreign degree (in original language) and an English translation. | |
| Copy of Form I-94. | |
| If in H-1B status: copy of all H-1B approval notices (Forms I-797), latest Form W2 and the twomost recent pay stubs/notifications from current employer. | |
| If in F-1 status: copy of all Forms I-20. Include a copy of Employment Authorization Card, if participatingin Optional Practical Training (OPT). | |
| If in J-1 status: copy of all Forms DS-2019. If subject to 2-year home residency requirement, copy ofwaiver approval notice from USCIS (Form I-797) or other evidence that the 2-year requirement was met. | |
| If in a dependent status (J-2, F-2, H-4): Copies of all Forms DS-2019; Forms I-20; or Forms I-797. | |
| Physicians (Foreign Medical Graduates) with Clinical Responsibilities: | |
| Copy of medical license. | |
| Scores from USMLE examination (Steps 1, 2 and 3). Copy of ECFMG certificate. | |
| In the case of Dependents | |
| Completed Form I-539 and I-539A, if applicable. | |
| Filing Fee: $370 check made to the Department of Homeland Security. | |
| Biometrics Fee: $85 check made to the Department of Homeland Security (one check per dependent). | |
| Birth certificates for children. | |
| Marriage certificate for spouse. | |
| Copy of identification page of passport. | |
| Copy of most recent visa stamp. | |
| If dependent(s) currently or previously in J-2 or F-2 status, copies of all Forms DS-2019 (J-2) or Forms I-20 (F-2). | |