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International Scholars & Faculty Leadership Academy October 2011 International Scholar & Faculty Services (ISFS). International Scholar and Faculty Services (ISFS). Bring global talent to University Provide immigration & visa expertise to campus administrators
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International Scholars & Faculty Leadership Academy October 2011 International Scholar & Faculty Services (ISFS)
International Scholar and Faculty Services(ISFS) • Bring global talent to University • Provide immigration & visa expertise to campus administrators • Secure US work authorization for candidates & employees • Assist sponsoring professors with hosting visitors • Serve 422 scholars from 50 countries
Overview • visa categories • recruitment • making the offer • the waiting game • permanent residence • Q&A
Visa Categories Limited options H-1B Specialty Occupations only TN Some professional positions Canada & Mexico only E-3 Specialty Occupations only Australia only J-1 Exchange Visitor F-1 OPT & J-1 AT = recent graduates
Recruitment • Creating PD • FTE considerations • Tenure-Track w/ teaching duties
Teaching positions • Place ad online in national professional journal for 30 days OR place one time print ad • Refer to guidelines:- ISFS website- OHR Search Excellence Handbook • Tight timeline = 18 months
The Offer • Contact ISFS early in process • ISFS reviews hire on online system • Allow sufficient time • No promises • Dual career considerations • Offer letter wording • Special considerations if outside US
Offer Accepted • Submit application to ISFS ASAP • Department or Business Center? • Potential difficulties
The Waiting Game • Work with Dept of Labor & USCIS to secure US work authorization • Expedited processing = 8 wks • Regular processing = 4 – 6 mths • If scholar outside US, allow extra time for US Consulate visa stamp
Permanent Residence Two types of PR: • Members w/ Advanced Degree- preferred method- requires teaching duties + specific ad- unavailable for some countries • Outstanding Professor/Researcher- requires 3 yrs exp in field- burdensome to ee, but helps w/ P&T
Resources FAQs: http://oregonstate.edu/international/atosu/departments Hiring process: http://oregonstate.edu/international/atosu/departments/hire Visa categories: http://oregonstate.edu/international/atosu/departments/visa