H-1B Temporary Employees

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

Application Process

See www.temple.edu/isss/international/DestinyOne.htm regarding Destiny One, our electronic application system.

• 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.

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
• Statement of Specialty Occupation
• Checks Needed for H-1B Application
• Premium Processing
• Required Wage Requirement
• Actual Wage / Wage Rate Memo
• Consular Processing
• AR-11 Change of Address Form
• Academic Credentialing
• 240-day rule: eligibility to continue employment while extension is pending
• 90 Day Rule
• 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