Employing an H-1B Temporary Worker - Change of Status to H-1B

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 the Office of International Services (OIS), internationalservices@einsteinmed.edu 8 months in advance of the current 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, (where applicable)
    • 4 most recent pay slips from current employer, 
    • 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 2-3 copies of their 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. Two checks made payable to the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of 460.00, $500.00. 
  6. A check request will need to be prepared and submit it to the Accounts Payable Office along with a copy of the USCIS Fee Schedule      

The normal processing time for approval of an H-1B can take up to 4 plus months. If you intend to offer employment to the applicant sooner than that, you will need to request premium processing for this case. Expediting the case will reduce the processing time and requires an additional check for $2,805. 

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

The OIS will review the documents and submit  them to the United States Citizenship & Immigration Services. The H-1B applicant and the sponsoring department will be notified of the approval and will advise when the individual may begin employment.