ADMINISTRATORS
NEW VISA HOLDER/CHANGE OF STATUS

H-1B Instructions and Checklist

  • General H-1B information: (pdf documents)
  • Resources for requesting an H-1B: (pdf documents)
  • Forms that need to be turned in to the ISSP to process the H-1B request: (pdf documents)
  • Once you have the paper forms ready:
    • If you have not already done so, apply online at the HR website for access to the ISSP functions of HR web. Navigate to http://emory.hr.emory.edu/eu/managerstoolkit/index.html and click on "ISSP Functions Access Requests". The system will take you through the rest of the process. (The international scholar/employee will not be given access to the ISSP functions. The online form must be filled out and submitted by the hosting department.)
    • Complete the ISSP on-line request form in Peoplesoft according to the instructional presentation - download a PowerPoint presentation here or in a pdf here.
    • Print out the DRF Request Form and Compliance Form from Peoplesoft, collect necessary signatures (departmental supervisor of the prospective employee, departmental chair, Medical school only - Dean's signature)