Documents Needed for H-1B Application
After the H-1B advisors receive the department’s completed assessment form, the following documents will be needed from the candidate:
- Current CV/resume
- Passport biographical page, showing picture and validity dates, as well as any renewal pages.
- Copy of the approved waiver of Two-Year Home Country Residency Requirement (if currently in J-1 or J-2 status and subject. If not subject, include copy of visa page in passport.)
- Copy of diploma (highest academic degree.) If the degree was attained outside the U.S., a certified translation and evaluation must accompany the diploma. Evaluations may be obtained from Foreign Credential Service of America at www.fcsa.biz or other certified credential evaluators.
- Copy of all I-20’s (if F-1 or F-2 status) or DS-2019 (if J-1 or J-2 status) or I-797(if in H-1 status) or H-4 approvals (if in H-4 status.)
- Candidates currently in H-1B or TN status at another institution must demonstrate continuous employment for the entire time in H-1B or TN status. Submit copies of W-2 forms and/or 1099 forms and most recent pay-stubs.
- Copy of most recent form I-94
- Copy of Employment Authorization Document (EAD), if applicable