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The H visa category is for the temporary employment or training of foreign nationals by a specific employer. This category is broken down into eight subcategories. This information sheet concerns the H-1B subcategory. The H-1B is used for individuals who will perform services in a “specialty occupation.” Employment in H-1B status is limited to the specific employer and employment specified in the H-1B petition. Individuals in H-1B status are permitted to remain in the U.S. as long as they maintain their H-1B status by working only for the employer who has sponsored their status and by adhering to the original terms and conditions of employment. Any changes in employment must be reported to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) in advance. Some examples of changes include but are not limited to the following: a leave of absence, promotion, change in salary, or change of department.<\/p>\n
Please keep in mind that there is a difference between H-1B status<\/strong> and an H-1B visa<\/strong>. H-1B status<\/strong> is granted when an employer receives an Approval Notice (Form I-797) from the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) approving the H-1B petition. An H-1B visa<\/strong> is the stamp placed in a foreign national’s passport by the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and is granted for entry purposes only<\/em>. Even if your visa is valid, you can lose your legal H-1B status if you do not comply with immigration laws regulating your stay in the U.S. If you fail to maintain your legal H-1B status, you may be considered<\/em> unlawfully present in the United States and may be subject to deportation<\/em>.<\/p>\n It is critical that internationals in H-1B visa classification maintain their legal status in the United States. You must be aware of and comply fully with the following:<\/p>\n This information is not exhaustive and is subject to change without notice. Internationals in H-1B visa classification should contact International Student and Scholar Services at (201) 684-7567 to arrange an appointment to discuss any questions or concerns related to your legal status in the United States.<\/p>\n The ISSS Internet site is also an important resource for a variety of important information regarding your stay in the United States. To access the site, go to www.ramapo.edu\/international<\/a><\/p>\n Two copies of:<\/strong><\/p>\n *If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States, you MUST\u00a0s<\/strong>ubmit a professional credential evaluation stating the U.S. equivalent of your degree.\u00a0<\/em>SEE BELOW for evaluation services<\/em><\/p>\n Two copies of:<\/strong><\/p>\n Two copies of:<\/strong><\/p>\n APPLICATION FEE: $460.00<\/strong><\/p>\n Payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security” (PAID by Ramapo College)<\/strong><\/p>\n Two copies of:<\/strong><\/p>\n *If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States, you MUST\u00a0s<\/strong>ubmit a professional credential evaluation stating the U.S. equivalent of your degree. SEE BELOW for evaluation services.\u00a0<\/em>SEE BELOW for evaluation services<\/em><\/p>\n APPLICATION FEE: $460.00<\/strong><\/p>\n Payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.” (PAID by Ramapo College)<\/strong><\/p>\n NOTE:\u00a0<\/strong>Please contact the U.S. Embassy\/Consulate where you will be getting the visa and find out what documentation is required at the time of application and how far in advance you must make an appointment, if at all.<\/em><\/p>\n (Please note that\u00a0Canadian\u00a0<\/strong>citizens are exempt from visa requirements.)<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Two copies of:<\/strong><\/p>\n *If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside of the United States, you MUST\u00a0s<\/strong>ubmit a professional credential evaluation stating the U.S. equivalent of your degree.\u00a0<\/em>SEE BELOW for evaluation services.<\/em><\/p>\n APPLICATION FEE: $460.00<\/strong><\/p>\n Payable to “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.” (PAID by Ramapo College)<\/strong><\/p>\n Completed by dependents:<\/strong><\/p>\n For information regarding evaluations of educational credentials from all countries of the world, please consult one of the following websites:<\/p>\n Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) is responsible for the advising and processing of the H-1B visa status for full-time tenure-track faculty and full time permanent staff and managers. The information listed below must be submitted to ISSS well in advance of the date the employee is expected to begin work in H-1B status. Approval of the H-1B visa status must be obtained before the employee can be placed on Ramapo College Payroll unless the employee possesses another status that allows employment while the H-1B petition is pending.<\/p>\n All the information must be submitted to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
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IMPORTANT NOTE<\/h3>\n
Applicant Checklist For H-1B1 Visa Status<\/h4>\n
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If Currently in J-1\/J-2 Status:<\/h4>\n
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If Currently in F-1\/F-2 Status:<\/h4>\n
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If already at Ramapo College:<\/h4>\n
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If in H status somewhere else within the U.S. and seeking to start at Ramapo College:<\/h4>\n
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H-1B APPLICATION<\/h3>\n
H-1B Petition Instructions to Departments & International Faculty\/Staff<\/h4>\n