Checklist: L-2 Changing to H-1B Status

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Checklist: L-2 Changing to H-1B Status

CHECKLIST: L-2 CHANGING TO H-1B STATUS (Revised 11/20/2016)

From L-2 Status Holder  Copies of passport identity and validity pages.  Copies of all pages in current and previous passports with visa and entry/exit stamps.  Copy of current I-94 record printed from https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/request.html  Copies of all previous L-2 status approval notices (Form I-797), if status extended or changed in US.  Photocopy of spouse’s L-1 passport identity and validity pages, I-797 approval notice, I-94 record, and three most recent pay advices or pay stubs.  If ever in J-1 or J-2 status,  List of all dates scholar was in J-1 or J-2 status in the US; and  Copies of all DS-2019s or IAP-66s.  If subject to the 212(e) 2-year home residency requirement:  Evidence that scholar spent two years in home country after J time in US; or  Waiver approval notice  Photocopies of diplomas and transcripts of courses.  Translation(s) if not in English.  Evaluation of foreign credentials, if available.  Updated C.V. or resume, including list of publications  If involved in any patient care:  Colorado medical or dental license  Documentation of graduation from medical school in the US or a foreign state OR full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a foreign state  Evidence of passage of Steps 1, 2, and 3 of the U.S. MLE. (Step 3 not required if Beneficiary completed med school in U.S.)  ECFMG Certificate (Canadian citizens exempt)

From Dependents to obtain H-4 status  Completed Form I-539 (fillable form available from USCIS website at www.uscis.gov, ISSS can provide a sample form with helpful instructions)  Copies of dependents’ passport ID and validity pages, US visas and entry stamps, any previous L-1 or L-2 approval notices (Form I-797), and I-94 records,  Copies of children’s birth certificates and translations to show relationship to H1B Beneficiary.  Copies of marriage license and translation to show relationship to H1B Beneficiary.

From Department Templates and Forms can be found on the ISSS website at http://www.ucdenver.edu/academics/InternationalPrograms/oia/isss/HRImmigrationAdministrator/Pages/H- 1BScholar.aspx  Departmental memo.  Copy of letter of offer or FRF in School of Medicine, as appropriate.  Actual Wage Form.  Completed H1B Questionnaire.  A copy of the official position description for this position, including the minimum and preferred requirements or a copy of the position as listed in CU Careers.  Enter and upload information about the H1B Beneficiary using the “Deemed and Hand Carried” module component of Visual Compliance.  Speed Type for Fed Ex airbill to send petition to USCIS. If premium processing is used, ISSS will generate 2nd another FedEx air bill for USCIS to return approval notice to ISSS.  Filing fees (see instructions on next page for CU Marketplace payment vouchers). Instructions for Completing Payment Voucher Form in CU Marketplace: Supplier: Type in “US D” and select “US Department of Homeland Security.” Select “California Service Center.” Payee Type: Non-Employee Warrant Delivery Code: Select "Campus Mail" and type “DC A005/185” as campus mailbox to send directly to ISSS. Payment is being Authorized for: Choose ““Immigration/Visa Fees” from drop-down menu. Business Purpose: Type “USCIS Fees for H-1B petition on behalf of [foreign national’s first and last name].” Amount: Include the appropriate amounts from the chart below.

Fee Amounts for Fee Amounts for Item petitions/applications filed on or petitions/applications filed on or before 12/22/2016 after 12/23/2016 H-1B (Form I-129 filing fee) $325 (May be combined with $460 (May be combined with premium processing fee) premium processing fee) H-1B (anti-fraud fee for initial petition, $500 (must be separate voucher and $500 (must be separate voucher this means anyone new to the check) and check) university or changing from another non-immigrant status.) Premium processing (Form I-907, $1,225 (can be combined with $325 $1,225 (can be combined with $325 this optional fee guarantees H1B I-129 fee) I-129 fee) petition will be adjudicated within 15 calendar days of receipt by USCIS.) H-4 (Form I-539 filing fee) Only if $290 (must be separate check or $370 (must be separate check or dependents are in the U.S. and voucher) voucher) requesting change of status. May be paid using personal check or money order.

Commodity Code: 13 – Professional Services and Training Account: 552626 Attach Form G-1055 (USCIS Filing Fees). Download from USCIS site (http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/g-1055.pdf ) Invoice Number: Unique identifier for tracking purposes. If your hiring unit does not have an established system for invoices, we suggest using the H-1B beneficiary’s last name or initials combined with “H1B,” e.g., “JonesH1B.”

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