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To know about the H Visa

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. This article provides information on the H-1B visa, including its duration, eligibility for spouse and children, the H-1B petition process, required documents, and applicable fees.

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To know about the H Visa

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  1. International Scholar & Student Services To know aboutthe H Visa -- a temporary worker visa for international faculty

  2. H-1B Visa • The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H). It allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. • The H-1B visa is granted in increments not to exceed a total stay of six years.

  3. Spouse and Children • Spouse and children under 21 years of age may be entitled to remain in the United States for duration of the H-1B visa holder’s authorized stay. • The spouse and children under 21 years age are permitted to attend school on their H-4 visa status. • They are not permitted to work as H-4 visa holders.

  4. The hiring department makes a request for the H-1B petition (at least 6 month in advance). • Prevailing wage must be met (Texas Workforce Commission, takes up to 6 weeks). • The Labor Certification Application (LCA ) must be certified by the Department of Labor, and the certification is posted publicly for 10 business days. H-1B Petition Timeline

  5. H-1B Petition Timeline(cont.) • I-129 Form (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) is completed and the petition packet is submitted to USCIS. • ISSS receive the receipt from USCIS (2-3 weeks). • ISSS receive the Form I-797 (Approval Notice) from USCIS . • Standard Processing: 4-6 months • Premium Processing: 15 business days

  6. Documents needed: • From the department: • H-1B Worksheet • Export Control Certification • Letter of Support • From the employee: • H-1B Questionnaire • Employment contract • Employee’s c.v./resume • Employee’s diploma • Employee’s (photo and bio. page of) passport • Signed the True Copies Statement

  7. Documents (cont.) • If the employee’s status is changed from F-1 to H-1B, please provide copies of • I-20 • most recent visa stamp • most recent I-94 arrival record (front and back of the card) • Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

  8. H-visa Fees Fees payable to The US Department of Homeland Security: • Filling fee: $325 • Anti-fraud fee: $500 • Premium processing fee: $1,225 • Immigrant Document Service fees payable to UT Austin International Office: $1,500

  9. For more information, please visit: http://www.uttyler.edu/cge/isss.php

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