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H-1B Visa New Application

The H-1B is a nonimmigrant classification used by an alien who will be employed temporarily in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge along with at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

CSUSB will petition the H-1B visa category only for tenure-track faculty positions. Full-time staff, lecturer and other non-tenured track teaching positions will not be considered for this visa classification.

The initial H-1B petition will be for three years and it can be extended for an additional three year period. The law permits extensions beyond the 6 year limit only for individuals in permanent residence proceedings.

For more information please contact the Elanor Perry, 909-537-5193.

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The following materials should be completed and submitted to the International Center approximately five months before the scholar is expected to arrive at CSUSB. Upon receipt of the complete H-1B materials, the International Center needs at least 30 days to process the H-1B request unless special circumstances mandate expedited processing.

  1. Scholar information form (download)

  2. Appointment letter from CSUSB (2 copies)
    • Job offer letter from Academic Affairs addressed to the scholar
    • Scholar's acceptance: "I accept this position" statement; signature; and date

  3. Curriculum Vitae or Resume (2 copies)
    • Educational and professional history
    • List of professional memberships, awards, honors, publications

  4. Evidence of academic degrees (diplomas, transcripts) (2 copies)
    • Should reflect period and course of study
    • With translation and evaluation if not from a US university

  5. Fee(s) (all payable by CSUSB)
    • $320 - Form I-129, make check payable to USCIS
    • $500 - New Anti-Fraud Fee – All initial H-1B petitions (including change of employer/transfer petitions) must include a separate $500 fee (not required for H-1B extensions) make payable to USCIS
    • $1000 - Premium processing, if applicable. Check payable to USCIS

  6. Additional supporting documents from scholar beneficiary
    • 2 copies of passport ID page (must be valid for at least 6 months at time of filing)
    • 2 copies of both sides of Form I-94 (small white card stapled into passport), if in the U.S
    • 2 copies of visa in passport, if applicable

a) If scholar is in J visa status:

  • 2 single-sided copies of current and all previous DS-2019 forms
  • 2 copies of waiver from USCIS (I-612 approval or receipt) or recommendation from U.S. Department of State to USCIS to waive the 2-year home residence requirement, unless applicant is clearly not subject.

b) If scholar is in F-1 visa status:

  • 2 single-sided copies of both sides of I-20 form
  • 2 copies of OPT card (if applicable)

c) If scholar is in H-1B status with another employer:

  • 2 copies of all prior H-1B approval notices

Note: Scholar must continue working with current H-1B employer up to day CSUSB's H-1B petition is filed.

d) If Scholars has family dependents:

i. Dependent family members (spouse and children under 21) are in the U.S. Family members (not including H-1B beneficiary) may apply for an extension or change of status if necessary on one Form I-539. The International Center will prepare form. Please submit:

  • Fee for I-539: $300.00 (for entire family)
  • 2 copies of evidence of marital or birth relationship to H-1B beneficiary, with English translation if applicable
  • 2 copies of Form I-94 of each family member (both sides)
  • 2 copies of visa
  • 2 copies of ID pages in passport
  • 2 copies of all prior H-4 approval notices, if applicable
  • 2 copies of J-2s employment authorization document, if applicable
  • 2 copies of all J-2 DS2019s if applicable

ii. Dependent family members outside of the U.S. who will apply for H-4 visas, Form I-539 do not need to be submitted to USCIS. When the scholar applies for the H-1B visa, family members show evidence of their relationship (marriage and/or birth certificates) and can apply for the H-4 dependent visa. If a family member applies separately at an American Consulate or Embassy abroad, he/she must carry the principal's H-1B approval notice.

e) If H-1B beneficiary or dependents have filed for permanent residency

  • copy of I-140 receipt/approval notice
  • copy of I-485 receipt/approval notice
  • copy of advance parole document
  • copy of employment authorization document