Step 1: Email isefinance@vt.edu with vistor name and email address. Our team will take the lead on starting the process. 

Step 2: The finance team will send an email to the visitor outlining the process and items needed in full detail

Note: please do not contact Immigration Support Services and let our team navigate the process on your behalf.

Checklist: 

• Conviction check (initiated by ISE finance)

• Invitation (sample provided to faculty member by ISE finance)

• Copy of passport (including dependents)

• Funding documents (in English, $1,700/month, $2,400 if brining dependent)

• Office of Export and Secure Research Compliance (OESRC)  Review

• Copy of CV

• Copies of J-1 DS-2019s from last 4 years (if applicable)

• Proof of English Proficiency - our team will coordinate the appointment with the Language and Cultural Institute

• Other, depending on visitor and situation

Step 1:  Export Compliance Questionnaire

Step 2:  Wage Analysis Worksheet

Step 3:  H-1B Clear to Proceed

Step 4:  LCA Posting

Step 5:  H-1B Check Request

All H-1B activities are completed by Heather Parrish (parrish1@vt.edu).