Please note that this page has been created for informational purposes only and is not intended or offered as legal advice, for which International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) or an attorney practicing in the area of immigration law should be consulted.
The following information is being made available to you for general reference in determining if it would be appropriate to sponsor a potential resident/fellow candidate for an H-1B visa.
In order to be considered for sponsorship, the candidate must meet one of the following criteria and submit the “H-1B Visa Request Form” to GME (see bottom of page):
- Applicant currently holds a valid H-1B visa at this university or another institution (show copy of Form I-797, Notice of Action)
- Applicant is the spouse/registered domestic partner of a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (“green card” holder), or individual holding an H-1 or O-1 visa (show marriage certificate or H-4 document)
- Applicant/applicant’s spouse has a permanent resident petition pending with a likely chance of success (show proof of petition)
- Applicant is not eligible for or would face a hardship on a J-1 visa due to unique immigration circumstances (e.g., applicant already obtained a J-1 waiver; applicant who has to return home periodically to care for ill parent faces higher risk of being denied re-entry on J-1 visa ) (provide letter explaining reason for hardship)
- Applicant’s spouse/registered domestic partner is employed by the University in a faculty or other continuing position (provide letter identifying spouse’s position)
- The department has offered or is strongly considering the applicant for a faculty or research position after applicant completes the training program (provide letter identifying intentions of department after applicant finishes training program)
If GME approves the request, the program must then proceed with the H-1B visa application by either contacting ISSS or an outside attorney to process the paperwork. The program is responsible for all costs associated with the application.
What's Inside
PLEASE NOTE: The Processing Fees documents in this section do not show exact costs for each application; they have been made available for answering frequently asked questions about costs associated with the application. Total costs for each application will vary based on its circumstances and processing time required. Please contact Erica King if you have questions regarding this matter.
Related Links
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
University of Minnesota International Student & Scholar Services: H-1B Visa Information
Contact Information: H-1B Visa staff at ISSS
U of M ISSS: Travel Information while on H-1B Visa
U.S. Department of Homeland Security website
U.S. Department of State website
Downloads
H-1B Visa Request Form (PDF)
H-1B Visa Process Map (PDF)
CONTACT INFO:
Erica King
Visa Manager/ECFMG Training Program Liaison
Office Address: B-650 Mayo
Mailing Address:
MMC 293
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
E-mail: king0367@umn.edu
Phone: 612-624-9641
FAX: 612-624-0150
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