Announcement

Students graduating Spring 2012 may begin filing their OPT petitions.  Please contact Lydia to make an appointment!

Please keep your eyes focused on all the events OIS is offering through the UM Wellness Hub, too.  View the calendar to see what is coming up!

Updated!
H-1B Application Packet - employee section

Now Available
F-1 Student Transfer Form for F-1 students transferring from a U.S. school to UM

2011-2012 UM International Scholar Handbook

Inviting-Department J-1 Request Form

J-1 Transfer Form to transfer a J-1's program to UM

H VISAS - TEMPORARY WORKER’S VISA

What is an H-1B?

H-1B status permits a U.S. employer to employ a non-U.S. citizen in a specialty occupation. Specialty occupation is defined as requiring the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of study.

In order to qualify for H-1B sponsorship, a position must require at least a Bachelor's degree in specific field(s) of study. H-1B petitions are filed by the employer; as such, an individual in the U.S. in H-1B status is only authorized to work for his/her sponsoring employer.

There are labor and immigration laws which govern H-1B sponsorship. Below is a summary of issues university departments should be aware of when deciding whether to sponsor an H-1B for an employee.