Responsibility of Hiring Department & HR

• • • Alert International office (HUIO) of h1b hire 6 months in advance, unless the hiring department is paying for expedition.
    • The HUIO has a 10 business day lead time.
    • H-1B participants must complete a ‘H1-B TRANSFER’, which is an entirely new H1-B application.
    • Fill out the “H-1B friendly Hiring Package.”
    • Have Appropriate Fee’s prepared
    • Application Fee
    • Expedition fee (Optional)
    • Anti-fraud fee

Travel Restrictions

• • If you have filed a change of status petition to H-1B from another non-immigrant status, such as F-1, J-1 or TN, you may not travel outside of the U.S. while the petition is pending. Leaving results in abandonment of the petition. travel restrictions
  • Extension of Stay and Total H-1B Duration
    • You have a maximum stay of 6 years no matter how many different employers you work for.
    • Extend your stay through your department chair and have them email internationaloffice@hamptonu.edu.

Extension of Stay and Total H-1B Duration

• • You have a maximum stay of 6 years no matter how many different employers you work for.
  • Extend your stay through your department chair and have them email internationaloffice@hamptonu.edu.

Traveling on a New Visa

Obtain a new passport with the new visa page for yourself and for H-4 dependents to travel.

• • • To obtain an H-1B visa from the U.S. Consulate / Embassy you will need the following documents:
      • The original I-797 H-1B approval notice
      • OR letter from your hiring department stating that you are still employed.
      • A complete copy of petition–can be provided by USCIS.
      • A valid passport (unless passport exempt).
      • Check consulate website at which for any additional requirements.
    • Any dependents (spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21) of H-1B workers.
      • A copy of the original I-797 H-1B approval notice and I-797 H-4 approval (if applicable).
      • A copy of the I-129 employment petition submitted to DHS
      • Proof of marriage to the H-1B specialty worker (for spouses).
      • Birth certificate (for children).
      • A valid passport (unless passport exempt).
      • Each time you obtain an H-1B visa and new I-94 record, provide a copy to

• Helpful Links
  • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment.html
  • https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/frequently-asked-questions/about-basics.html