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On July 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a that establishes a fixed time period of admission and an extension of stay procedure that impact students and scholars on F-1 and J-1 visas. The rule is anticipated to take effect Sept. 15, 2026. While Â鶹´«Ã½ analyzes this complex rule, we are working to update our website and communicate guidance as quickly as possible. Members of the Â鶹´«Ã½ international community who have questions are encouraged to reach out directly to their assigned OISS advisor.

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Documentation Requirements

Review the documentation required for each type of H-1B visa application.

Current (Pre-Application) Status

Outside of the U.S.

  • Application type:  H-1B Overseas
  • Employment eligibility documentation required: UCSIS Approval Notice
    Note: If the intended start date approaches and the Approval Notice has not been received from USCIS, the NU hiring department will suspend employment until it has been received.
  • Dependent documentation required: No additional paperwork required; dependents apply for H-4 visa using H-1B supporting documents.

Already in the U.S. in a different visa category

  • Application type: H-1B COS (Change of Status)
  • Employment eligibility documentation required: UCSIS Approval Notice
    Note: If the intended start date approaches and the Approval Notice has not been received from USCIS, the NU hiring department will suspend employment until it has been received.
  • Dependent documentation required: Dependent will file form I-539 to change, transfer or extend status.
    Note: For assistance completing this form, review our I-539 Guidelines page.

Transferring to Â鶹´«Ã½; holds an H-1B with another institution

  • Application type:  H-1B COE (Change of Employer)
  • Employment eligibility documentation required: UCSIS Receipt Notice
    Note: If the intended start date approaches and the Approval Notice has not been received from USCIS, portability provisions allow employment to begin/continue at NU based on the receipt of the Receipt Notice from USCIS.
  • Dependent documentation required: Dependent will file form I-539 to change, transfer or extend status.
    Note: For assistance completing this form, review our I-539 Guidelines page.

Holds an H-1B with Â鶹´«Ã½ and would like to extend end date

  • Application type:  H-1B EOS (Extension of Status)
  • Employment eligibility documentation required: UCSIS Receipt Notice
    Note: If the intended start date approaches and the Approval Notice has not been received from USCIS, portability provisions allow employment to begin/continue at NU based on the receipt of the Receipt Notice from USCIS.
  • Dependent documentation required: Dependent will file form I-539 to change, transfer or extend status.
    Note: For assistance completing this form, review our I-539 Guidelines page.

Holds an H-1B with Â鶹´«Ã½ and is being promoted, changing position, etc.

  • Application type:  H-1B Amend
  • Employment eligibility documentation required: UCSIS Receipt Notice
    Note: If the intended start date approaches and the Approval Notice has not been received from USCIS, portability provisions allow employment to begin/continue at NU based on the receipt of the Receipt Notice from USCIS.
  • Dependent documentation required: If the amendment includes an extension, the dependent will file form I-539.

Holds an H-1B with another institution but will collaborate with Â鶹´«Ã½ for stipend/salary

  • Application type:  H-1B Concurrent
  • Employment eligibility documentation required: UCSIS Receipt Notice
    Note: If the intended start date approaches and the Approval Notice has not been received from USCIS, portability provisions allow employment to begin/continue at NU based on the receipt of the Receipt Notice from USCIS.
  • Dependent documentation required: Dependents should be maintained on the primary employer's H-1B.