Extension & Length of Stay for An H-1B Temporary Worker

The initial H-1B Petition may be approved for up to three years. Extensions of stay up to a maximum of three additional years are permissible, for a total of 6 years. The sponsoring department should submit the following documents to internationalservices@einsteinmed.edu 6 months in advance of the visa expiration: 

From Applicant:

  1. Completed and signed Applicant Worksheet with a copy of :
    • CV,  biographical passport page and current visa stamp in passport.
    • I-94 Arrival/Departure document.
    • All form I-797 approval notices, DS-2019, I-20, I-612.
    • 4 most recent pay slips.
    • Highest degree with  transcripts. Foreign degrees must be translated & evaluated by a credential evaluation company: https://trustfortecorp.com/.
    • Post-doctoral and faculty positions should submit a copy of their  2-3 most important publications.
  2. If filing for dependents (spouses and unmarried dependent children-under 21 years of age): copies of passport, all immigration documents, marriage certificate, completed Form I-539 and check in the amount of  $470 made payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Please note: Form I-539 is filled out in the dependents name and the applications should be made together with the employee's H-1B application.      

From Department:

  1. Completed and signed Department Application for Sponsorship of H-1B.
  2. Letter of Support signed by the Faculty Sponsor/Supervisor.
  3. Detailed Job description.  See template.
  4. Signed offer letter.
  5. Filing fees in the amount of 460.00.
  6. Please complete the fee schedule with an index number to pay for filing fees: USCIS Fee Schedule    

**Please ensure FORMS ARE NOT DOUBLE SIDED OR STAPLED.**  

The OIS will review the documents and mail them to the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services. The H-1B applicant and the sponsoring department will be notified of the approval of the extension of stay. As long as a timely application for extension has been filed, the applicant may continue to work for up to 240 days past their current expiration date.