(WS06) Filing Academic H-1B Petitions (Day 1)

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM MDT

Location: Room 403/404

Member Fee: $320.00 | Non-Member Fee: $460.00 | Student Member Fee: $208.00

Filing academic H-1B petitions requires coordination among the prospective employee, the hiring department, and government agencies. Participants prepare a sample H-1B petition and gather and examine sources of information, reference sources of authority, determine the wage, prepare forms for submission, and build an inspection file.

Please note that this workshop will take place over two days. Participants should plan to attend both days.

Learning Objectives:

Assemble an H-1B petition including establishing eligibility, determining prevailing wage, and filing essential documentation.
Reference relevant sources of authority and regulatory guidance to ensure compliance when filing H-1B petitions.
Advise your institutions and international employees on H-1B obligations and responsibilities.

Lead Trainer(s)

Chris Larkin, MA

Assistant Director
Southern Methodist University

Trainer(s)

Mihaela I. Britt, JD

Attorney
Britt Immigration Law LLC
Elizabeth King, MEd

Senior Visa Specialist
University of Southern California
Sharon Ralston, MA

Assistant Director, Scholar Services
Boston University International Students & Scholars Services