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How and When to Apply for an H-1B
Once you have decided that the H-1B category is the appropriate one to use when
bringing your new employee to UGA it is time to begin completing all the required
paperwork. You will see 3 different application packets for H-1B perspective employees:
Please note: International Student, Scholar &
Immigration Services (ISSIS) has moved to a fee-for-service model, effective July 1,
2007. Please read the detailed
memorandum and the
FAQs before downloading the
forms below.
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H-1B Application Packet
first time and transferring H holders
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For people who have never held an H-1B or have been out of the U.S. for a consecutive 12 months since last holding H-1B status. Usually this will apply to people currently in the U.S. on another status such as F or J or people you have hired directly from overseas. This application is also for people who currently hold an H-1B at another institution or company and wish to transfer that H-1B status to UGA. |
H-1B Extension Packet
extend H status of UGA employee
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To extend the H status of UGA workers who already hold an H-1B. Remember that an employee is limited to only 6 years in H-1B status. |
H-1B Amendment Packet
change job title, change department, decease in salary
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For people needs to amend or update their current H. For example: many post doctoral employees later move into researcher or faculty positions. Even though they already hold an H-1B we must file an amendment because of the change in job title. |
See the flow chart
to get a sense of the processing time needed for your H-1B application.
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The H-1B processing done by USCIS can be expedited by requesting what is known as premium
processing. This process, which costs $1000.00, will ensure that USCIS will
complete the H-1B application in 15 calendar days.
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| Additional H-1B Forms |
Description |
Check Request Documentation for H-1B Application
$320.00 Application Fee
$500.00 Application Fee
$1000.00 Premium Processing Fee
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Please complete the appropriate letter(s) and attach them to the check request sent to accounts payable. |
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H-4 Dependent Packet
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This instruction packet guides you through comleting the I-539 form. This form should be held when adding H-4 dependents after the H-1 has already been approved. |
Credential Evaluations
Lisano International
Foreign Credential Eval
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When an H-1B applicatnt has obtained a degree outside of the US, a credential evaluation must be completed for that degree before the H-1B application can be filed. Both companies to the left are recommended by UGA. Please use the appropriate cover letter for the company you choose. |
Travel Checklist
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Read over this travel checklist before leaving the US to ensure all your paperwork is in order. |
H Sponsorship for Temporary Staff Positions
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This form must be completed and mailed to OIE before a H application on a temporary staff employee will be accepted. |
H Sponsorship for Part-Time Positions
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This form must be completed and mailed to OIE before a H application for a part-time position will be accepted. |
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Hiring Internationals 
H-1 Scholars Forms