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H-1B Petition Process

Timelines may vary throughout the year. Peak filing season nationwide is Feb. through May. Staff positions can take significantly longer than faculty. 

Initiate H-1B Petition

Department head initiates the process by request to the ISC, and provides information to determine eligibility. ISC submits viable H-1B requests to immigration attorney. 

This process can take 1-2 weeks. 

 

Invoice for Fees 

Department processes through OK Corral: makes requisition and creates invoice for purchase order. University Accounting issues check to ISC. 

Timeline for this phase varies by department and typically takes 2-4 weeks.  Delays in check issuance can delay filing of petition.

 

H-1B NOTICE Posting Requirement

Posting of labor condition as required by the Department of Labor at each worksite. 

The NOTICE must be posted for 10 calendar days.

 

LCA Filing

Attorney submits the LCA to the Department of Labor for certification. 

This process can take 1-2 weeks. 

 

Petition Filing

Immigration attorney will complete the petition when previous processes are complete and forward to ISC for review and signatures. Department completes support letter.

 

Petitions cannot be filed to USCIS until 6 months prior to effective date. 

 

This process can take 2-4 weeks with premium processing. Expect a 6-12 month processing time for regular processing. 

 

USCIS Adjudication

Once filed, USCIS reviews the petition and adjudicate the case. 6-12 months to adjudicate with regular filing or 15 days with Premium Processing. Request for Evidence (RFE) may be issued by USCIS, which can stretch the adjudication timeline. Anticipate 2-3 weeks to receive official I-797 Approval Notice in mail after an H-1B approval.

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