International employment at ISU

The Office of the General Counsel and the Office of Human Resources provide assistance to full-time ISU employees for employment-based work authorizations, including H-1B work visas and permanent residency sponsorship.  Those individuals who are interested in pursuing a J-1 Visa should contact the Office of International Programs and Services for assistance.

Please see the information below about the specific services are offered to international employees and supervisors at ISU. If you have questions that are not covered by the information provided below, please contact the Office of the General Counsel or the Office of Human Resources.

● Information for Prospective or New Employees

● Information for Current Employees about Permanent Residency Sponsorship

● Travel Information

● Information for Search Committee Chairs and Supervisors

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Information for Prospective or New Employees

U.S. law requires that all ISU employees be eligible to work in the United States. Employees of ISU are required to complete a Form I-9 in the Office of Human Resources or Student Employment Office on the first day of work. The employee must produce the required documentation at that time. If you have questions about the documentation required for the Form I-9, please contact Tami Weinzapfel-Smith in the Office of Human Resources.

Certain positions at ISU may be eligible for sponsorship of an H-1B petition. The position at issue must require a 4-year bachelor's degree and the employee (with a combination of education and experience) must clearly meet that qualification. In addition, the wage offered must meet the prevailing wage. Many positions are not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. For more information on the H-1B process at ISU, including sponsorship requirements, prevailing wage issues, timing and costs, please visit the ISU H-1B Resource Page.

If you are an international employee and would like information about relocating to the Terre Haute area, please visit the Office of Human Resources website.

Additional Information:

H-1B Sponsorship Request (Department Chair or Supervisor)

H-1B Employee Information Form

H-1B Sponsorship Outline of Responsibilities

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Information for Current Employees about Permanent Residency Sponsorship

ISU sponsors employees for Permanent Residency (or a "green card"), provided very specific requirements of the position, the search process, and long-term employment intentions are met. The permanent residency process does not usually begin until after an H-1B work visa has been successfully obtained. There are many facets to the permanent residency process, which can be both lengthy and costly. However, obtaining permanent residence allows individuals to work for any U.S. employer and to travel in and out of the U.S. without restriction. Dependents and spouses can also become permanent residents of the United States, which allows greater flexibility for family members. For more information on the Permanent Residency process at ISU, including sponsorship requirements, wage issues, timing and costs, please visit the Permanent Residency Resource Page.

Additional Information:

Permanent Residency Sponsorship Request (Department Chair or Supervisor)

Permanent Residency Employee Information Form

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Travel Information

It is recommended that whenever a foreign national employee is travelling outside of the United States, he or she should request a letter from the Office of Human Resources confirming the employee's continued employment at ISU. Employees are advised to visit the Department of State webpage for the consulate requirements, as countries differ in the documentation required. Please note that employees are responsible for researching all travel issues, completing the necessary forms, making consular appointments. ISU is not responsible for ensuring that an individual is authorized to travel or will be able to re-enter the United States.

In some circumstances, including the period while an H-1B petition is pending, the employee should avoid travel outside of the United States, as the petition could be deemed by the U.S. government as abandoned. If international travel is required, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Additional Information:

December, 2009 Travel Letter

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Information for Search Committee Chairs and Supervisors

 

 

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