H-1B Employment
International Student & Scholar Services has prepared the packet of information below to assist hiring departments at Georgia State University with the process of preparing an H-1B petition for adjudication by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) for international employees. Any faculty or staff position at Georgia State that requires a Bachelor's degree or higher can be sponsored under the H-1B category. Some points to consider before completing the H-1B packet are:
1. Does this position require at least a bachelor's degree and does the potential hire already have the required degree as well as all other requirements for the job? If not, you should consult with ISSS by contacting Tammy Lyskowinski, Assistant Director, about how or when an H-1B can still be filed for the potential hire or if other visa options should be pursued.
2. Has the job offer to the potential hire already been made? If so, did you include a statement in the job offer letter stating that the "offer is contingent upon obtaining and retaining valid immigration status?" If not, contact Tammy so that she can talk with the new hire about their current visa status and their eligability for the H-1B category.
The H-1B packet below should be used for all new, extending or transferring H-1B applications:
Not all positions at the University qualify for H-1B sponsorship. Review the policy below carefully, as well as the rest of the GSU Departments section of the ISSS website and discuss any questions you may have with one of the Scholar Advisors in ISSS.
