H-1B Temporary Employees

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

Please Note:

1. 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

2. 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.”

3. 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.

4. ISSS does not process H-1B petitions for Part-Time Faculty Positions

5. Missing Information will cause delays in the processing of the H-1B petition

6. Submission of a petition to USCIS does not guarantee approval of the petition

7. The Department must notify ISSS at least 30 days in advance of ANY changes in the H-1B applicant's employment so that ISSS can determine if notification to the proper government agency is required.