H-1B Temporary Employees

Individuals holding non-immigrant status must carry their immigration documents with them at all times. Details are available here.

• ISSS may take up to 45 Business days to complete the processing of this petition so the hiring department should submit a complete application to ISSS no later than 3 moths prior to the requested H-1B start date
• The H-1B category is available to any person in a “specialty occupation,” that is, a position “which requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and attainment of a baccalaureate or higher degree or its equivalent in the specialty occupation as a minimum requirement.”
• The H-1B employee must meet the minimum qualifications for the position, including experience, degree, any license or certificate, and any special requirements, at the time of filing the H-1B petition.
• ISSS does not process H-1B petitions for Part-Time Faculty Positions
• Missing Information will cause delays in the processing of the H-1B petition
• Submission of a petition to USCIS does not guarantee approval of the petition
• The Department must notify ISSS at least 30 days in advance of ANY changes in H-1B applicant's employment so that ISSS can determine if notification to the proper government agency is required.

Application Process

See www.temple.edu/isss/international/DestinyOne.htm for information on DestinyOne

1. Department identifies the employee. Send the applicant an e-mail stating the following:

Welcome to Temple University! Please complete the Requesting Visa Sponsorship from Temple University application to begin the process for an immigration document. My name is XXXX and I am your Departmental Contact. My email address is XXXX and my phone number is XXX. The name of your TU Department is XXXX. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have.

2. Applicant fills out preliminary application in DestinyOne.

3. ISSS reviews preliminary application and attaches applicant to your department portal.

4. Department starts H-1B application appropriate to that scholar.

5. Department and Applicant fill out full application and press submit after everything has been completed

6. ISSS reviews and generates immigration documents after receiving a complete application

Related Links:

• H-1B Posting Notices
• Access to Department Portals
• Estimated Start Times for H-1B Applicants
• H-1B Application Process
• Change of Status vs Consular Processing
• Items Needed For H-1B Application
• Checks Needed for H-1B Application
• Premium Processing
• Required Wage Requirement
• Actual Wage / Wage Rate Memo
• AR-11 Change of Address Form
• Academic Credentialing
• 240-day rule: eligibility to continue employment while extension is pending
• Applying for a Social Security Number
• Rights and Protections for Temporary Workers
• Life and Customs in the US
• Change of Address Requirement
• Controlled Technology Information
• H-1B Concept of Dual Intent
• H-1B Portability
• H-1B to Permanent Residence: Travel & Employment
• Recapturing Time Spent Outside the US
• Special H-1B status beyond six years
• End of Employment Issues 
• H-4 Dependents
• FAQ Concerning H-1B Status
• Tax Information
• Differences between H-1 and J-1 Status
• Leaving Temple University: Important Immigration and Tax Issues