Instructions / Forms

Instructions and Forms for Non-immigrant Visa Applications

Timelines Chart for Visa Requests and Related Applications through the UTHSC-H Office of International Affairs

Copy Statement for all applications requiring copies of documents

 

• F-1 / F-2 International Students and dependents

  Initial F-1 Visa Process Overview flowchart

   

  Extension Process Overview flowchart

   

  Optional Practical Training (OPT) Process Overview - flowchart

• New / Initial F-1 International Students:
• BIOdata New Student Information Form
• Financial Resources Form for Tuition Residents
• Financial Resources Form for Tuition Non-Residents

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F-1 Program Extension:

• Request for Extension

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F-1 Program Academic Load Reduction:

Course Load Reduction Request

F-1 Program Transferring:

Transfer-Out Form - from UTHSC-H

Transfer-In Form - to UTHSC-H

F-1 Practical Training:

Curricular Practical Training - CPT

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Optional Practical Training Request - OPT

Optional Practical Training Information - OPT

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OPT Student Reporting Requirement Form -for compliance with Federally mandated reporting - Rev 11/2009

• E-Verify Identification Number Request Form - 11/2009
• OPT STEM Extension Request Form - Rev 11/2009
• OPT STEM Extension Information Packet - Rev 11/2009

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Enrollment 2009 - 2010 Mandated Health Insurance

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• J-1 / J-2 Exchange Visitors and dependents:

• Note for Administrators hiring Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Fellows on J visas...The Office of International Affairs (OIA) accepts a Postdoctoral Appointment Letter (signed by the Director of Postdoctoral Affairs - Dr. Byrne), Postdoctoral Appointment Worksheet, and Biographical Sketch in lieu of OIA Sponsor Visa Request Letter and CV

  Initial J-1 Visa Process Flowchart

   

  J-1 Extension Process Flowchart

   

New / Initial J-1 Exchange Visitors:

• J-1 INITIAL Information & Document Checklist Research/Teaching Appointment
• Sample Sponsor Visa Request Letter for INITIAL J-1 Visa Document (for Administrators only)
• Incidental Patient Contact Memo (for exchange vsiitors who are M.D.s in research)
• BIOdata Information Request / J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsored by UTHSC-H
• J-1 Questions to Determine Exchange Visitor Program Category

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J-1 Program Transferring:

• Sample Sponsor Visa Request Letter for Transfer-In J-1 Visa Document (for Administrators only)
• J-1 Transfer-In Information and Document Checklist for the exchange visitor
• BIOdata Information Request / J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsored by UTHSC-H
• J-1 Insurance and Waiver Statement Sheet
• Transfer-In Form J-1 Exchange Visitors
• Transfer-Out Request Form

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J-1 Program Extension:

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• J-1 EXTENSION Information & Document Checklist Research Teaching Reappointment
• Sample Sponsor Visa Request Letter for EXTENSION J-1 Visa Document (for Administrators)

J-2 Dependents:

• J-2 Dependent Employment Authorization Procedures

Health Insurance

Insurance Requirement Information for J Exchange Visitors

Health Insurance Guidance to Coverage and Compliance

Enroll online in the UT System (UTHSC-Houston) sponsored health insurance plan. Need instructions to enroll?

UTHSC-H - United HealthCare Scholastic Emergency Services Enrollment Form for Repatriation & Medical Evacuation coverage only

UTHSC-H - United HealthCare Insurance Enrollment Form for students, visiting faculty /scholars, and their dependents complete medical coverage (health, repatriation & medical evacuation)

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To waive automatic insurance charges to students fee bill for United HealthCare Insurance, students are required to show proof of current helath insurance coverage through another provider by completing a Waiver Form

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See additional information about Enrollment 2009 - 2010 Mandated Health Insurance

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• ECFMG Sponsored J-1 Physicians

Clinical Appointments at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHSC-H ) and at Texas Heart Institute (THI):

Visa process flowchart for INITIAL J-1 visa sponsorship from ECFMG

 

Visa process flowchart for CONTINUATION of J-1 visa sponsorship from ECFMG

 

• J-1 Initial / Continuation Information and Document Checklist Clinical Appointment Rev 02-04-09
• ECFMG J-1 Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program
• ECFMG J-1 Visa Sponsorship Process Overview, for GME Program Coordinators 2009 (power point presentation)

• H-1B / H-4 Specialty Occupations

  UTHSC-H Alien Worker H-1B Visa Application General Process flowchart

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  Instructional Packet:

  H-1B Clinical Instructions - not for graduate medical education

  H-1B Non-Clinical Instructions

  H-1B Exceptional Ability Instructions

  Prevailing Wage Form - UTHSC -01-16-09

  Actual Wage Form Instructions

  Actual Wage Form

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  H-1B Biodata Form 12-08

  Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker -Form I-129- 03/11/09

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• E-3 'Specialty Occupations' , for nationals (citizens) of the Commonwealth of Australia

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• TN for Canadians and Mexicans

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• O-1 for visitors of "Extraordinary Ability"

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• B-1 Visitor for Busines / B-2 Visitor for Tourism

  • Visitors on honoraria:
    • B Honoraria Certification

Permanent Residency

• Preliminary Information for Prospective PR Applicants and their sponsors:

Instructions and Forms for Permanent Residency Applications

Documents / Forms required for PRELIMINARY consultation about employment-based PR options:

1. PR Prospective Applicant Bio-Data Form, including copies of all past and immigration documents as well as educational and professional credentials
2. Up-to-date CV of interested, prospective applicant
3. Copy of Job Offer Letter
4. Copy of Job Description

General Forms - Relevant to all PR applications:

• Copy Statement for all applications requiring copies of documents
• Institutional Sponsor Administrative Approval Letter to Support Application for Permanet Resident Status - Template Letter available upon request from the Office of International Affairs
• List of Attorneys approved by the UT System
• Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker -USCIS Form I-140

EB1 - OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR / RESEARCHER:

• EB-1 Employer sponsored Outstanding Professor or Researcher - eligibility and requirements checklist
• Terms of Employment Letter - Template available upon request from the Office of International Affairs
• Sponsor Letter to USCIS in Support of PR application - Template available upon request from the Office of International Affairs

EB2 - ADVANCED DEGREE Profesionals PERM Labor Certification Forms:

• Overview of the Permanent Residency Process Through Alien Permanent Labor Certification -"PERM'
• PERM Sponsorship Agreement / Outside Counsel request - template available from the Office of International Affairs
• PERM Sponsorship Agreement / OIA processing request - template available from the Office of International Affairs
• Recruitment Report - Sample available upon request from the Office of International Affairs
• Prevailing Wage Form - UTHSC -01-16-09
• DOL Form ETA 9089
• DOL Form ETA 750B
• Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker -USCIS Form I-140

Date Calculator Tool from NAFSA for immigration processing

Last Updated November 19, 2009