ISS Request Form

Please fill in the form below. Based on your selections, this form will display all required questions. At the end of this form, you will be emailed a PDF. You must print it, obtain signatures and support documents, and forward to ISS (mail code 0265). ISS does not have access to the form's database, so you MUST print the PDF that is emailed to you.

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How This Form Works and Who Should Use This Form

Please note the following reminders about the ISS Request Form:

- The form does NOT transmit any information or answers electronically to ISS.
- ISS is not notified electronically that a form has been filled out.
- ISS is NOT able to retrieve/access your information on this form.

Rather, this form collects information needed in the immigration process and transforms this information into a PDF document that is emailed to you. The requesting department must then collect approval signatures on this document.

The PDF document is generated when you click the "generate .pdf" button on the last page of the form. This PDF will be emailed to the address entered into the last field on the form. Once you receive the email/save the PDF, the next steps in the process are to print the PDF, obtain the required approval signatures and support documents, then forward the completed request to ISS for processing.

Finally, this form should only be completed by an individual in the Requesting VT Department. It should NOT be completed by the foreign national on whose behalf the immigration paperwork is being requested.

You will be required to demonstrate your understanding of these terms at the end of this form.
Required Signatures:
Department Head (for academic units) OR Senior HR Representative (for non-academic units): *
Department Head or Senior HR Representative - Signature:

Draw or Type

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature. Clear

Full Name

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature.
ISS - Signature:

Draw or Type

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature. Clear

Full Name

I understand this is a legal representation of my signature.
Information about the Foreign National:
Full Name: *
Email Address: *

Email address for the Foreign National. Please provide an email address that is checked regularly.
Gender: *

Gender: Male Female
Requested Immigration Status *

Requested Immigration Status J-1 H-1B TN E-3 O-1 PR
Info on J-1 Start Dates

A reasonable start date for a J-1 is at least 2-3 months from the date it is submitted to ISS for processing.
Info on H-1B Start Dates

For change of status cases (e.g. F-1 to H-1B): A reasonable start date is at least 4-5 months from the date it is submitted to ISS for processing when using the immigration service's regular processing and 2-3 months from the date it is submitted to ISS if using the immigration service's Premium Processing Service. For example, if the person's OPT expires August 9, you need to submit the H-1B case to ISS by mid-March to avoid premium processing. Or, if using premium processing, submit to ISS by mid-May. Call ISS if you have questions about what start date to use.

For H-1B extensions, amendments, and change of employer (transfers): a reasonable start date is at least 2-3 months from the date the case is submitted to ISS for processing. For example, if the H-1B person's status will expire on August 9, you need to submit the extension case to ISS by mid-May
Requested Start Date: Requested Start Date: * / MM / DD YYYY

Must match dates on TOFO if applicable.
End Date: End Date: / MM / DD YYYY

Must match dates on TOFO if applicable.
Requesting Department Information:
College (or equivalent): *
Department: *
Department Mail Code: *
Department Contact Name: *
Department Contact Email: *
Department Contact Phone: Department Contact Phone: * - ### - ### ####
Supervisor Name: *
Supervisor Title: *
Supervisor Email: *
Supervisor Phone: Supervisor Phone: * - ### - ### ####
J-1 Questions

You must attach all the required support documents to the J-1 request before sending to ISS. Details about the entire J-1 request procedure and required documents are available on ISS's Website.
The J-1 section is not applicable.
Please move to the next section.

You must check the J-1 checkbox on page one in order to populate this section.
J-1 Participant Information
Full Name: *
City of Birth: *

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
Country of Birth: *
Citizenship: *
Country of Permanent Residence: *
Occupation: *
Home Institution/Employer abroad with City, Country: *
What is the highest post-secondary degree the foreign national will have completed by the intended start date? *

What is the highest post-secondary degree the foreign national will have completed by the intended start date? Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Other Other
In what post-secondary degree ABROAD if any will the foreign national be enrolled during the J-1 program? *

In what post-secondary degree ABROAD if any will the foreign national be enrolled during the J-1 program? Bachelor's Master's Doctorate None Other Other

Please note that J-1 scholars and student interns are not permitted to audit or enroll in classes for credit in the U.S. during their J-1 program and that it is not possible to switch from a J-1 scholar or student intern category to a J-1 student category while in the U.S. If the foreign national has plans to begin a degree program shortly after his or her J-1 scholar or student intern program, please discuss this with ISS before requesting the J-1.
Major Field of Study (if currently enrolled abroad): *
J-1 Category

Please note the following information to help you choose the appropriate J-1 category. Please also refer to ISS's web page on J-1 Categories to see all eligibility criteria for each category.

- You should choose the category based on intended activities at VT, not foreign national’s position in home country
- Do not use SHORT TERM SCHOLAR category if there is any possibility of the program lasting longer than 6 months.
- Any J may be subject to the 2 year home residency requirement.

Short Term Scholar Description:
Primarily conduct research, lecture, consult, or observe. Completed at least a bachelor’s degree. Maximum stay 6 months (including transfers to/from other institutions.

Research Scholar Description:
Primarily conduct research; may also teach. Completed at least a bachelor’s degree (this requirements is based on standard requirements found in the higher education industry; VT policy may require an even higher degree if the individual will occupy a certain position, e.g. postdoc). Maximum stay of 5 years. The 12/24 month bars apply.

Professor Description:
Primarily teach/lecture; may also conduct research. Completed at least a bachelor’s degree (this requirement is based on standard requirements found in the higher education industry; VT policy may require an even higher degree if the individual will be teaching courses). Maximum stay of 5 years. The 12/24 month bars apply.

Student Intern Description:
Foreign national must be currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a post-secondary academic institution abroad. Internship may last no more than 12 months. Internship must consist of a minimum of 32 hours of work per week. Internship must not consist of more than 20% clerical work. Internship must fulfill educational objectives of foreign national's current degree program abroad. Internship must not consist of clinical, medical, or childcare work and may not involve a staffing agency. Internship is not used as substitute for ordinary employment or work purposes and intern does not displace U.S. workers. Internship exposes participants to American techniques, methodologies, and technology and expands upon the participants' existing knowledge and skills. Programs must not duplicate the participants' prior work experience or training received elsewhere. Interns must be evaluated upon conclusion. Internships of 6+ months must also have mid-point evaluation.
J-1 Category *

J-1 Category Short Term Scholar (max 6 months) Research Scholar (max 5 years. 12 and 24 month bars apply) Professor (max 5 years. 12 and 24 month bars apply) Student Intern (max 12 months and must meet eligibility requirements)

J-1 Eligibility Requirements

2 year home residency requirement: Possible for any J-1. If subject, foreign national is ineligible to change immigration status in the U.S. or obtain H, L, K, or Permanent Residency visa/status until s/he either fulfills the requirement or gets a waiver thereof.

12 month bar: Foreign national cannot have participated in a J program (as J-1 or J-2) for all or part of the 12 month period immediately preceding start date on his/her Form DS-2019, unless s/he is transferring to VT’s program, prior physical presence in J status in U.S. was less than 6 months or was a short term scholar.

24 month bar: Based on J-1 category. Foreign national cannot have participated in a J program as a J-1 or J-2 research scholar or professor within the 24 months preceding the start date of new J-1 research scholar or professor program. Foreign national will be ineligible to participate as J-1 professor or research scholar for two years following the end date of this program.
Form DS-7002 for Student Interns *

Form DS-7002 for Student Interns I understand that the student intern category requires Form DS-7002 and I will download this form from ISS's J-1 Forms page, complete it, and include it in the request packet.

Click here to view the J-1 Forms Page
Required *

Required The Student Intern program will not displace an American worker or serve to fill a labor need.
Program Information

Please provide information about the academic field in which the J-1 be engaged and the specific duties and tasks the J-1 will be assigned.
What commonly accepted scientific discipline best describes the field of study in which the foreign national will be engaged during the J-1 program? *

Please indicate the sub-disciplines if applicable (e.g. “nuclear physics” instead of “physics” or “pathology” instead of “biological sciences”). If multi-disciplinary, list all relevant disciplines in order of importance.
Describe the duties, activities, tasks in which the foreign national will be engaged during the J-1 program (e.g. research, teaching, observing, etc.): *
Will the foreign national have “hands on” contact with patients, including animal patients? *

Will the foreign national have “hands on” contact with patients, including animal patients? Yes No
Site(s) of Activity

Please include all sites of activity the J-1 may be placed at during the J-1 program.
Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place. *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, please fill out all in these address fields.

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Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, please fill out all in these address fields.

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Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, please fill out all in these address fields.
Financial Information
- - Multiple funding sources are allowed and all funding sources must be disclosed.
- - The total funding must meet minimum requirements listed below.
       o J-1 Scholar or Student Intern: $1700 per month
       o J-2 Spouse: $4000 per year
       o J-2 Child: $2000 per year
- - Scanned copies of funding documents are acceptable and funding documents must be in English (or translated into English), on letterhead, and specify an amount of funding.
- - If a department plans to hire a scholar as a post-doc or research associate, Virginia Tech employment guidelines must be followed. These guidelines may require funding at a higher level. Please contact Personnel (1-5301) or the Research Division (1-9359) for more information about hiring and appointment policies.
- - For Virginia Tech funding, please submit a copy of the P-14, Terms of Faculty Offer Letter, etc. with the J-1 Request Form.
- - For VT support paid out from a grant, identify the VT Department name, not the grant number or organization.
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Additional Information for Host Department Funding Source

In general, most grants/funds are awarded to a PI in the department and are not ear-marked specifically for international exchange nor do they name the J-1 the department is seeking to invite as a person the grant should be used on. Therefore, if the PI wants to use such grant money awarded to him/her to support/pay a J-1, we do not consider that such funding is "for the purpose of international exchange."

Generally you should only answer "Yes" to the next question if the department has received a grant or funds from a US government agency (USAID, NIH, DOE, etc.) and the grant specifically states the money is to be used on the J-1 by name or for the specific purpose of international exchange.
Has the VT Host Department received funding for international exchange from one or more US Government Agencies to support this exchange visitor? *

Has the VT Host Department received funding for international exchange from one or more US Government Agencies to support this exchange visitor? No Yes
If Yes, agency name:
Eligibility for VT Insurance and Benefits

Generally a J-1 would only be eligible for VT insurance and benefits if the department is hiring the J-1 as a full-time benefited employee.
Will the foreign national be eligible for Virginia Tech health insurance and benefits (Cova Care)? *

Will the foreign national be eligible for Virginia Tech health insurance and benefits (Cova Care)? No Yes
Previous J Status

Previous participation in certain categories within the J program can possibly restrict a person from participating again in certain categories of the J program. These restrictions are the 12 and 24 month bars. They are based on a person's J category and only affect a person's ability to participate in multiple J-1 programs within a certain time frame. These bars are not the same as the 2 year home residency bar which is triggered by other criteria (funding and the skills list) and restricts eligibility for future employment visa statuses. ISS checks each foreign national's prior J status to ensure s/he is eligible for the J-1 program at VT.
Has the foreign national held any J status in the past 2 years *

Has the foreign national held any J status in the past 2 years No Yes
English Requirement

Currently there are three ISS approved options for documenting sufficient English proficiency. Please see ISS's page on English Requirements for detailed information on what documentation is required for each option, which English language tests are accepted, and the minimum score an individual must obtain on an accepted English test to meet the requirement for the test option.

Please note that ISS is looking to expand the options further and the English Requirements page will be updated when other options become available.
Which ISS approved option is the foreign national using to meet the English language proficiency requirement? *

Which ISS approved option is the foreign national using to meet the English language proficiency requirement? OPTION 1: Evidence of having obtained a degree from a post-secondary institution whose language of instruction is English. OPTION 2: Evidence of citizenship of a country whose official language is English. OPTION 3: Evidence of having obtained the minimum required scores on a recognized English language test. OPTION 4: Evidence of having successfully passed a Skype interview conducted by VT LCI.
Option 1 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation *

Option 1 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation I understand that evidence must be in form of transcript in English showing degree conferred and English as the language of instruction. If transcript does not note English as the language of instruction, an official letter from the institution's registrar stating the individial attended the institution and the medium of instruction was English can be submitted with the transcript.
Option 2 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation *

Option 2 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation I understand that evidence must be in form of a passport showing citizenship of a country whose official language is English and that a list of such countries is available on ISS's English Requirements page.

Click here to view the English Requirements Page
Option 3 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation *

Option 3 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation I understand that evidence must be in form of the certification issued by LCI indicating the scores meet the minimum as reflected in the test score matrix on ISS's English Requirements page.

Click here to view the English Requirements Page
Option 4 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation *

Option 4 Acceptable English Proficiency Documentation I understand that evidence must be in form of the certification issued by LCI indicating the individual has successfully passed the LCA skype interview. To set up a Skype interview, contact LCI's Eric Moore at elmoore8@vt.edu.
Miscellaneous Questions:
Does the foreign national intend to transfer to another institution in the U.S. after the program at VT? *

Does the foreign national intend to transfer to another institution in the U.S. after the program at VT? No Yes
If yes, name of institution:
If yes, intended transfer date: If yes, intended transfer date: / MM / DD YYYY
Is foreign national currently in U.S.? *

Is foreign national currently in U.S.? No Yes

attach copy of visa, I-94, & if applicable, DS-2019/I-20/I-797
J-2 Dependents

DS-2019s for J-2 dependents should be requested at the same time as the initial J-1 request is processed even if a dependent’s arrival date or length of stay is unknown. The DS-2019 for a J-2 dependent will have the same start and end dates as the J-1's DS-2019 regardless of when the dependent’s DS-2019 is processed and regardless of whether the dependent accompanies the J-1 upon initial arrival or follows several months later. Many scholars want to wait until they arrive and then request the DS-2019s for their dependents. However, this is not recommended because of the additional processing time and expense needed to process J-2 DS-2019s separately from the J-1 DS-2019.

ISS encourages departments to verify whether dependents will come at any time during the J-1's program so ISS can issue J-2 DS-2019s at the same time as the J-1 DS-2019. If the foreign national will bring dependents, please complete the fields below for each J-2 dependent the J-1 wishes to bring. Please note that as the information for dependents is entered more lines will appear.

Immigration information for spouses who may want to work at VT or other academic institution:

Sometimes a person's spouse also wants to work in academia doing research or teaching. In cases where individuals who are married to each other both want to work in academia in the US, it is usually better that each person obtain his/her own independent visa (J-1) rather than one coming as a visa dependent (J-2) of the other. This is especially true when using the J visa. Unfortunately many couples don't find out that they should have both come as J-1s until they've already arrived as a J-1 and J-2 and by that time it's too late for the J-2 to change to J-1 due to immigration restrictions. While a J-2 can certainly apply for work authorization, this process takes time and the J-2's work authorization will always be dependent on the J-1's program dates, ability to extend the program, etc. These complications are avoidable if the couple is informed of them before entering the US. Therefore, please try to verify whether the J-1 you are requesting has a spouse who also has plans to obtain a research/teaching position at VT or in the U.S. and if so, speak with ISS immediately. If ISS is made aware of this in the beginning of the request process, ISS can speak with the couple and make them aware of the pros and cons of each immigration option (whether to both come as J-1 or to come as J-1 and J-2) so the couple can make an informed immigration decision. This will hopefully prevent unnecessary immigration restrictions/complications which sometimes occur when the couple comes as a J-1 and J-2 dependent spouse.
Does the foreign national have any dependents in need of J-2 status? *

Does the foreign national have any dependents in need of J-2 status? No Yes
Understanding of Processing Fee for Separate J-2 DS-2019 Request *

Understanding of Processing Fee for Separate J-2 DS-2019 Request I understand that if J-2 DS-2019s are not requested with the original J-1 request, a $100 processing fee will be required for ISS to process J-2 DS-2019s separately.
1- Full Name: *
1- Gender: *

1- Gender: Male Female
1- Relationship: *

1- Relationship: Spouse Child
Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
1- City of Birth: *

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
1- Country of Birth: *
1- Citizenship: *
1- Country of Permanent Residence: *

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2- Full Name:
2- Gender:

2- Gender: Male Female
2- Relationship:

2- Relationship: Spouse Child
Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
2- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
2- Citizenship:
2- Country of Birth:
2- Country of Permanent Residence:

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3- Full Name:
3- Gender:

3- Gender: Male Female
3- Relationship:

3- Relationship: Spouse Child
Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
3- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
3- Citizenship:
3- Country of Birth:
3- Country of Permanent Residence:

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4- Full Name:
4- Gender:

4- Gender: Male Female
4- Relationship:

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Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
4- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
4- Citizenship:
4- Country of Birth:
4- Country of Permanent Residence:

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5- Full Name:
5- Gender:

5- Gender: Male Female
5- Relationship:

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Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
5- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
5- Citizenship:
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6- Full Name:
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Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
6- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
6- Citizenship:
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6- Country of Permanent Residence:

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7- Full Name:
7- Gender:

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7- Relationship:

7- Relationship: Spouse Child
Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
7- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
7- Citizenship:
7- Country of Birth:
7- Country of Permanent Residence:

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8- Full Name:
8- Gender:

8- Gender: Male Female
8- Relationship:

8- Relationship: Spouse Child
Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
8- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
8- Citizenship:
8- Country of Birth:
8- Country of Permanent Residence:

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9- Full Name:
9- Gender:

9- Gender: Male Female
9- Relationship:

9- Relationship: Spouse Child
Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
9- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
9- Citizenship:
9- Country of Birth:
9- Country of Permanent Residence:

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10- Full Name:
10- Gender:

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10- Relationship:

10- Relationship: Spouse Child
Spouse Email *

we are now required to collect Spouse Email information per Department of State regulations. Please indicate an email address for the spouse.
10- City of Birth:

Please note that some passports, e.g. Chinese passports, list the birth province or hometown. Be sure to obtain the CITY of birth.
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J-1 Processing Fees

Effective 1/1/2015, all requests for J-1 Initial, Transfer, and Extension cases processed by ISS are subject to an internal processing fee.

The processing fee for the Short-Term Scholar, Research Scholar, and Professor categories is $100. The processing fee for the Student Intern category is $100.

The processing fee must be paid by the requesting department as a one-time banner budget transfer. Instructions for processing payment can be found on the J-1 Processing Fees page of ISS's website.

Proof of payment must be in the form of the transaction journal number from Banner (“J” followed by 7 numbers). Please enter the transaction journal number in the Banner Confirmation Number field below.
J-1 Processing Fee Statement *

J-1 Processing Fee Statement This J-1 will come in the Short Term Scholar, Research Scholar, or Professor category. I understand that these J-1 categories require that the department pay a $100 internal processing fee for each J-1 application as well as $100 for each J-2 dependent. This fee will be paid according to the instructions on the J-1 Processing Fees page and I will enter the banner confirmation number for the transaction in the field below. This J-1 will come in the Student Intern category. I understand that the student intern category requires that the department pay a $100 internal processing fee for each J-1 application as well as $100 for each J-2 dependent. This fee will be paid according to the instructions on the J-1 Processing Fees page and I will enter the banner confirmation number for the transaction in the field below.

Click here to view the J-1 Processing Fees page
Banner Journal Transfer Confirmation Number (J number NOT fund number) *

If you do not yet have the banner confirmation number, you may write "To Be Determined" in this box and hand write the banner confirmation number on the form later.
Total Amount of the Transfer *
Required J-1 Support Documents

Below is a list of J-1 support documents which you must attach with this request before sending to International Support Services.

Check each box so that each support document will display on your finished ISS Request Form.
Support Document 1: *

Support Document 1: Copy of passport biographical page for J-1 and any dependents
Support Document 2: *

Support Document 2: Copy of VT host's invitation letter to J-1

Refer to ISS's Invitation letters page for invitation guidelines.
Support Document 3: *

Support Document 3: Funding documents. Funding docs must be in English and specify an amount, and the total funding must meet the minimum funding requirements as listed on ISS's Funding Requirements page.

Click here to view the Funding Requirements page
Support Document 4: *

Support Document 4: HR conviction check approval email. Work with HR to submit conviction check request. Instructions to get started are on ISS's Export Review and Conviction Checks page.

Click here to view the Export Review and Conviction Checks page
Support Document 5: *

Support Document 5: Export review. NOT the questionnaire that's submitted to export control. Instructions to get started are on ISS's Export Review and Conviction Checks page.

Click here to view the Export Review and Conviction Checks page
Support Document 6: *

Support Document 6: J-1's CV. Do not include publications list.
Support Document 7: *

Support Document 7: Copies of J-1's DS-2019s from last 4 years if any
Support Document 8: *

Support Document 8: Proof of sufficient English proficiency. Must be in the form of one of accepted options as outlined on ISS's English Requirement page.

Click here to view the English Requirements Page
Support Document 9: *

Support Document 9: STUDENT INTERN CATEGORY ONLY: Form DS-7002.

The DS-7002 form and instructions can be downloaded from ISS's J-1 Forms page.
H-1B Questions
The H-1B section is not applicable.
Please move to the next section.

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Department Information:
UPS Account Number: *
Shipping Reference (if any): *
Banner Journal Transfer Confirmation Number (J number NOT fund number) *
Information about the Position:
Type of Appointment: *

Type of Appointment: Teaching faculty Research faculty Other Other
Job Title: *
Offered Yearly Salary: * $ Dollars . Cents
Status Requested: *

Status Requested: New H-1B Portable (Transfer) H-1B Extend/Amend H-1B
Premium Processing (which includes filing fee for USCIS Form I-907) for 15-day USCIS adjudication. *

Premium Processing (which includes filing fee for USCIS Form I-907) for 15-day USCIS adjudication. Yes No

May be required by ISS.
TN Questions

TN status can be requested in increments of up to three years. In general, ISS recommends departments request multi-year TNs.
The TN section is not applicable.
Please move to the next section.

You must check the TN checkbox on page one in order to populate this section.
Department Information:
UPS Account Number: *
Shipping Reference (if any): *
Information about the Position:
Type of Appointment: *

Type of Appointment: Teaching faculty Research faculty Other Other
Job Title: *
Offered Yearly Salary: * $ Dollars . Cents
Status Requested: *

Status Requested: TN (Border) TN (USCIS)
Premium Processing (fee is $1,225) for 15-day USCIS adjudication. *

Premium Processing (fee is $1,225) for 15-day USCIS adjudication. Yes No

May be required by ISS.
Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place. *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, list all.
Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, list all.
Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, list all.
Number of employees (including student employees) foreign national will formally supervise: *
State the minimum requirements for the position including the degree: *
Describe the job duties: *
O-1 Questions

O-1 status can be requested initially for 3 years with extensions of up to one year increments. In general, ISS recommends departments request a multi-year initial O-1.
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Department Information:
UPS Account Number: *
Shipping Reference (if any): *
Information about the Position:
Type of Appointment: *

Type of Appointment: Teaching faculty Research faculty Other Other
Job Title: *
Offered Yearly Salary: * $ Dollars . Cents
Status Requested: *

Status Requested: New O-1 Portable (Transfer) O-1 Extend/Amend O-1
Premium Processing (fee is $1,225) for 15-day USCIS adjudication. *

Premium Processing (fee is $1,225) for 15-day USCIS adjudication. Yes No

May be required by ISS.
Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place. *
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, list all.
Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, list all.
Full address where work activity will take place. Full address where work activity will take place.
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
If there are multiple worksites, list all.
Number of employees (including student employees) foreign national will formally supervise: *
State the minimum requirements for the position including the degree: *
Describe the job duties: *
E-3 Questions

E-3 status can be requested in increments of up to two years. In general, ISS recommends departments request multi-year E-3s. If a department requests a multi-year H-1B but the position ends before the requested end date, the department is liable for the beneficiary’s return transportation. For filing fee information, please contact International Support Services.
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Department Information:
UPS Account Number: *
Shipping Reference (if any): *
Information about the Position:
Type of Appointment: *

Type of Appointment: Teaching faculty Research faculty Other Other
Job Title: *
Offered Yearly Salary: * $ Dollars . Cents
Status Requested: *

Status Requested: E-3 (USCIS) E-3 (Consulate)
PR Questions
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Will department funds be used to pay for or reimburse any costs associated with this petition? *

Will department funds be used to pay for or reimburse any costs associated with this petition? Yes No
Will provided department funds be used only for PERM Labor Certification? *

Will provided department funds be used only for PERM Labor Certification? Yes No

If a PERM Labor Certification is required, the department must pay all the costs associated with the PERM Labor Certification process.
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Required Signatures:

Information about the Foreign National:

Info on J-1 Start Dates

Info on H-1B Start Dates

Requesting Department Information:

J-1 Questions

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J-1 Participant Information

J-1 Category

Program Information

Site(s) of Activity

Financial Information

Additional Information for Host Department Funding Source

Eligibility for VT Insurance and Benefits

Previous J Status

English Requirement

Miscellaneous Questions:

J-2 Dependents

J-1 Processing Fees

Required J-1 Support Documents

H-1B Questions

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Department Information:

Information about the Position:

TN Questions

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Department Information:

Information about the Position:

O-1 Questions

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Department Information:

Information about the Position:

E-3 Questions

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Department Information:

Information about the Position:

PR Questions

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The J-1 section is not applicable.
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The H-1B section is not applicable.
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