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Immigration Update. New Hire Offer Dates for Foreign Nationals on a sponsored visa (i.e. H1B, O1, E3): Recommended Offer = February 1, 2020 With $1500 rush fee = January 1, 2020 With $2000 rush fee = December 15, 2019 Not possible before = December 1, 2019. Human Resources.
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Immigration Update New Hire Offer Dates for Foreign Nationals on a sponsored visa (i.e. H1B, O1, E3): Recommended Offer = February 1, 2020 With $1500 rush fee = January 1, 2020 With $2000 rush fee = December 15, 2019 Not possible before = December 1, 2019 Human Resources
Immigration Update • Form I-9 Reverification • Include Section 3 of Form I-9 with new documents into ePAFs for transfers and job edits • Note the ePAF number on our Dropbox spreadsheet so I can follow up with UFHR Human Resources
Immigration Update • Employment Authorization (EAD) Cards • Not to be used for re-entry back into the country • Still need a non-expired visa, or • Take paperwork to make appointment to get updated visa stamp from consulate. Human Resources
Immigration Update • Employment Authorization (EAD) Cards • Not all EAD categories qualify for 180-day automatic extension • Look at category on receipt notice (not always same as on card) • Do qualify: A03, A05, A12, C03C, C08, C09 • Do NOT qualify: C03B, C05, C33 • Must have new card in-hand to continue working • [list not inclusive – call if category is not listed above] • https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/automatic-employment-authorization-document-ead-extension Human Resources
Immigration Update • STEM OPT worksite visits • SEVP has had the authority since 2016, but only recently started • Verifying employers are complying with training program • Notified all STEM OPT trainees, supervisors and HR Liaisons • Not to alarm – Just Informing!! Human Resources
Immigration Update USCIS Report H-1B Data trend since 2015 Human Resources
Position Description Updates • Best practice is every 2 years • UF Engaged • Performance goal setting • Supervisor/employee consensus • Suggested 6 months - 1 year after new hire • Organizational Charts Human Resources