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H-1B VISA<\/h3>\n

Compliance with U.S. Immigration Laws & Regulations:\u00a0The Role and Responsibility of the International in H-1B Visa Classification<\/h4>\n
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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