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 the 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 the 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. A check made payable to the Department of Homeland Security in the amount of $460.00. 
  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    

**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.