Employing an H-1B Temporary Worker - Transferring From Another University in the U.S.

Para las personas con estatus H-1B que actualmente trabajan en otra universidad en EE. UU., el procesamiento de la solicitud demora al menos de 2 a 3 meses. La persona podrá comenzar a trabajar una vez que la Oficina de Servicios Internacionales (OIS) reciba el comprobante de entrega de la solicitud al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS). Por favor, envíe los documentos al OIS, internationalservices@einsteinmed.edu.

From the Applicant:

  1. Completed and signed Applicant Worksheet with a copy of :
    1. CV,  biographical passport page and current visa stamp in passport. 
    2. I-94 Arrival/Departure document.
    3. All form I-797 approval notices, DS-2019, I-20, I-612.
    4. 4 most recent pay slips from their current employer, 
    5. Highest degree with  transcripts. Foreign degrees must be translated & evaluated by a credential evaluation company: https://trustfortecorp.com/.  
    6. 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. 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    

El OIS revisará los documentos y los enviará por correo al Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de Estados Unidos (USCIS). Tras recibir el acuse de recibo original del USCIS, el OIS notificará al patrocinador/supervisor académico que la persona puede comenzar a trabajar.  

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