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iStart Basics

Using online e-form services. iStart Basics. Office of International Services Spring, 2009. US Visa System. Non-Immigrant Visa Status B1/B2 and WB/WT F-1 Student J-1 Student J-1 Research Scholar * J-2 Spouse H-1B Specialty Occupation * O-1 Extraordinary * TN Treaty NAFTA

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iStart Basics

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  1. Using online e-form services iStart Basics Office of International Services Spring, 2009

  2. US Visa System Non-Immigrant Visa Status • B1/B2 and WB/WT • F-1 Student • J-1 Student • J-1 Research Scholar * • J-2 Spouse • H-1B Specialty Occupation * • O-1 Extraordinary * • TN Treaty NAFTA • E-3 Specialty Occupation Australia * * Employment categories requiring iStart e-form and/or OIS submission of a petition to the immigration service

  3. iStart login page Departments login using Administrative Services link Student and Scholar Login Departmental Login

  4. Under Departmental Services choose the type of e-form you need to submit *J1 Scholar *J1 Extension *H1B Employee *H1B Extension *Permanent Residence

  5. J-1 Scholar Employee • Research Scholar or Professor valid up to 5 years • Short-term Scholar valid up to 6 months • Can be part-time • J-2 dependent can apply for work authorization • Employer specific • Not for tenure or tenure-track appointments • 2-Year Home Residency Requirement • 12 month and 24 month bar on repeat participation

  6. J1 Exchange Visitor e-form University ID Applicant’s date of birth Campus

  7. Applicant Info Dependents Program Info Financial Info Department Compliance Certificate

  8. Applicant Information Page Basic Biographical Information Can give applicant email access to this page

  9. Program Information Page • Include specific info about the IU program including: • Category of visitor • Field of study • Start and end dates • Campus address • Health insurance info • Faculty host contact info

  10. Financial Information Page • Specific information about the source of funding for the length of the scholar’s program including funding for dependents if applicable • IU funding • US Government • International organization • Home government • Personal funds

  11. Departmental Compliance Page • Contact info for department chair or faculty host • Check boxes: • Confirmation that additional materials will be sent to OIS • The visitor will attend an orientation upon arrival • Restriction on shared technologies

  12. H-1B Specialty Occupation Employee • Six year maximum • Portability • Employer-specific • Job must require a bachelor’s degree • Department of Labor component may cause salary issues • Departmental fees and premium processing option • H-4 cannot work • H-1B Cap

  13. H-1B e-form Application H-1B Applicant Info Department Contact Information about the Position Actual Wage Wage Justification Departmental Compliance

  14. Position Information Page • Position Number • Position Title • Salary Plan and Grade Codes • Offered Salary • FTE Percentage • Requested Start/End Dates • Brief Position Description • Immediate Supervisor Info • Position Requirements: degree, experience, training, other

  15. Actual Wage Page • Four comparison positions • Department • Job Title • Salary • Rank Code • Account Number

  16. Wage Justification Page • Justification of salary differences for like positions • Experience • Qualifications • Education • Job Responsibility and Function • Specialized Knowledge • Other factors

  17. Compliance Page

  18. Questions and Answers Office of International Services 306 Franklin Hall Bloomington IN 47405 ph. 812.855.9086 fx. 812.855.4418 http://www.indiana.edu/~intlserv/ Joanna Snyder Assistant Director, Scholar Services snyder1@indiana.edu

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