Changes in Employment Conditions

A change in employment conditions occurs under the following circumstances: lateral transfer; promotion; change in FTE status; or early termination.

Lateral Transfer

ISSP must be notified in advance and give approval before a lateral transfer may take place.

• Email ISSP the proposed transfer information, including name of department transferring from and to, title, and salary. ISSP will respond via email to confirm that the transfer is acceptable and no amendment is needed.
• Prepare a letter from the new supervisor to ISSP confirming the transfer. See form for template.
• Fill out transfer request form and submit along with letter to ISSP.

Promotion

ISSP must be notified in advance and give approval before a promotion may take place.

• Complete promotion form and send to ISSP.
• ISSP will respond with required next step.
• Standard promotional track requires letter of notification (see form)
• Any deviation from standard track will require an amendment to be filed with USCIS. See amend/extend instructions.

Change in FTE

ISSP must be notified in advance of change. Amendment will need to be filed with USCIS.

• Complete Change in FTE form and compose letter of notification; send to ISSP.
• An amendment will need to be filed with USCIS. Follow instructions under amend/extend.

Early Termination

Early termination is defined as cessation of employment more than 30 days before end date of H-1B. ISSP should be notified as soon as possible.

• Fill out Early Termination Notification and send to ISSP.
• ISSP will contact USCIS to cancel the H-1B petition.