UT Human Resources : H-1B Visas

H-1B Employment Petitions
H-1B specialty workers are employed in many positions at The University of Toledo, including professors (tenure track or adjuncts), post doctoral research assistants, and many other faculty and staff positions.

In order for a candidate to qualify for an H-1B visa, the position must require at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific field of study.

The application process for hiring an international visitor on an H-1B specialty worker status is a cooperative effort between the hiring department, the Human Resources Department, The International Institute of Toledo, and the H-1B beneficiary. The most important thing to remember about the H-1B process is that it is time consuming. Normal processing time is 90-120 days if everything goes smoothly! We highly recommend that you start the process early, H-1B petitions can be submitted up to 6 months in advance.

General H-1B Overview Information:

• H-1B Overview Presentation
• H-1B Visa Requirements
• H-1B Flowchart
• Visa Categories

For information about obtaining a H-1B for the first time see:

• H-1B Requirements Checklist
• H-1B Visa Information Sheet--needs to be completed
• H-1B Visa Department Request Form--needs to be completed

For information about extending an existing H-1B see:

• H-1B Visa Requirements Checklist - Extension
• H-1B Visa Information Sheet--needs to be completed
• H-1B Visa Department Request Form--needs to be completed

Extensions Beyond Six Years for H-1B’s Awaiting Permanent Residence
H-1B non-immigrants with a pending or approved I-140 can extend their status beyond the six-year limit if 365 days or more have passed since the original filing date of their Application for Alien Employment Certification (i.e. Labor Certification) or their Form 1-140, if they are exempt from the labor certification process. Extensions can be granted for one-year increments until a final decision is reached on their adjustment of status or consular processing applications. A copy of the receipt for the Alien Employment Certification or the I-140 are required when such a request is made.

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Frequently Asked Questions – H-1B

My department is hiring a new employee who currently has a H-1B from another employer, what is the H-1B process for this new employee?
The employee and UT will need to apply for a new H-1B for this person, since H-1B’s are job specific, not people specific. So the new employee will need to refer to the Visa Process Letter and gather the items on that list and submit them to Human Resources. If the individual is working in the same type of job at the other employer the time is reduced significantly to obtain a new H-1B.

What is the process when I am coming from overseas?
The process is the same except you will need to specify a port of entry into the United States. We will send you the approval notice along with copies of your application and supporting documents. At the port of entry they will issue you an I-94.

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PERM RESIDENCE VISA - PR (Greencard)

In limited instances the University will sponsor current employees for a permanent working visa commonly called a greencard. Generally employees must be employed as faculty or post doctoral researchers. The pursuit of PR status must be sponsored by the Dean of the college and the college is responsible for paying any and all fees associated ($5,000 - $8,000).

Note: Generally an applicant must be currently on an H-1B visa through UT AND must be able to maintain status during the application period. There are no guarantees of PR sponsorship by UT upon offer of employment and no guarantees of PR applicant success.

General PR Overview Information

• PR Overview Presentation
• PR College Dean Sponsorship Form
• PR Applicant Information
• PR Required Information & Documents