Visa Sponsorship Options for UGA Postdocs and Immigration Advising
Learn about the various categories of visa sponsorship available for postdocs at the University of Georgia, including J-1 and H-1B options. Explore the process for obtaining U.S. permanent residency and the eligibility criteria. Discover how postdocs can petition for a green card under the National Interest Waiver and EB-1a Alien of Extraordinary Ability categories.
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Immigration Services Office of International Education The University of Georgia
Internationals@UGA 2 UGA hosts over 3,000 internationals from over a hundred countries each year International students, scholars, faculty and staff add vibrant diversity to our community, and support the learning and research that is essential to our mission. Post-doctoral researchers are critical to the expansion and innovation within research in the U.S. and around the world More than half of all doctoral degrees in the U.S. are awarded to non-U.S. citizens.
Categories of Visa Sponsorship for UGA postdocs J-1 categories: Student Student Intern Professor Specialist Research Scholar Short-term Scholar H-1B temporary worker E-3 (Australian nationals); TN (Canadian or Mexican nationals); O-1 Permanent residency ONLY if you are promoted to a permanent research or teaching position .
J-1 and H-1B Immigration Advisors Contact Information: We will provide you with accurate and timely advice and information pertaining to your visa category. Sylvia Schell - sylvias@uga.edu Ashley Johnson ashleyhj@uga.edu Jennifer Beasley jencb@uga.edu Sandy Haagen sphaagen@uga.edu Link to the caseload division: http://www.issis.uga.edu/images/docs/for_departments/ississcholarc aseloaddivision.pdf immigration@uga.edu
U.S. Permanent Residency (aka: green card ) 5 Eligibility: Permanent or tenure track full time hire Position must require at least a Bachelor s degree Hiring department must agree to cover the costs Bad news: Post-doctoral positions are considered temporary training positions, and so the U.S. government will not allow an employment-based sponsorship for these positions Post-docs can explore two categories of self-petitioin for a green card National Interest Waiver EB-1a Alien of Extraordinary Ability
EB-1a Alien of Extraordinary Ability 6 Must show proof of one-time significant achievement (like a Nobel prize), or evidence in at least 3 categories of evidence: National or international prizes or awards Membership in selective organizations Media attention to you and your work Judge the work of others (editorial or peer reviews) Original scientific or scholarly contributions Authorship of peer reviewed publications or books Artistic or scholarly showcase of your work Holding a critical role at a distinguished organization Commercial success in the performing arts High salary
National Interest Waiver (NIW) 7 Most PR sponsorships have to receive approval from the Dept. of Labor. NIW allows you to avoid this. Self-petition no employer needed Work must be in the interest of the United States must be seen to be of benefit to the country Must meet at least 3 criteria: Degree relating to ability Letters documenting at least 10 years experience License to practice, if applicable High salary reflecting your exceptional ability Professional memberships Public recognition of your work Other evidence
Orientation and Support Immigration check-in and orientation mandatory online convenient! Spouse and dependent support: International Family Association (Linnea Fisher: lfisher@uga.edu) Scholar programming and support: (Sylvia Schell: sylvias@uga.edu) Driver s License information; http://issis.uga.edu/docs/Student_Section/Driver_License_Information _Sheet.pdf Social Security Card information: http://issis.uga.edu/docs/Student_Section/Obtaining_a_Social_Securi ty_Number.pdf Handbook: http://issis.uga.edu/docs/Fac_Scholar_Section/UGA-J-1- scholar-handbook-2017.pdf (not JUST for J-1 visa holders!)
Working toward a U.S. green card Develop your cv: 9 Publications, presentations, international talks, peer reviewing, grant funding, media attention Look for permanent employment (Assistant Research Scientist, Research Professional, Lab Manager....) Married? Compare spouse qualifications and experience perhaps he or she is more easily sponsored... Be patient process can take YEARS Consult with a good immigration attorney to review options. DO NOT always believe what your friends tell you!
IS Contact Information 10 Immigration Services Office of International Education 1324 South Lumpkin Street Athens, GA 30602 (706) 542-2900 Fax: (706) 583-0106 immigration@uga.edu https://international.uga.edu/issis ISSIS-OIE-UGA
