| Category |
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|---|---|
| Responsible Unit | Office of Human Resources |
| Responsible Cabinet Member | VP for Administration and Finance |
| Adoption Date | Unavailable |
| Last Revision Date | 2018-03-19 |
| Last Review Date | 2018-03-19 |
Policy Statement
Temporary Non-Immigration
Since immigration law requires the employer to petition on behalf of the employee for appropriate temporary non-immigration services (USCIS), it is the policy of the State University that such petitions be prepared on behalf of the University and paid for by the University including all necessary legal and filing fees. Legal services in connections with such petitions shall be performed only by attorneys retained by the University through the Office of University Counsel. This applies to all H-1b and TN visas.
Permanent Residency
Employees who apply for Permanent Residency may use the University’s attorney. The cost of the application for labor certification, including the cost of advertisements, will be paid for by the University. The employee pays for an employment-based immigrant petition; and the I-485 Adjustment of Status (AOS) or consular processing for an immigrant visa for the employee and the employee’s dependents.
In addition, the employee is responsible for the cost of all medical examinations, photographs, fingerprints, vaccinations, obtaining biographic documents and translations for the employee and the employee’s dependent; and travel costs to obtain a nonimmigrant or immigrant visa at a U.S. Consulate.
Definitions
There are no definitions for this policy at this time.
Policy Procedures
Individuals who have been offered employment at the University and are in need of an H-1b or TN visa need to contact the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources. The Assistant Vice President for Human Resources’ designee will complete an Immigration Initiation Form and will forward the form to the University’s attorney, which will allow the individual to engage in discussions with said attorney.
Links to Related Procedures and Information
State University of New York Policy on Immigration Petitions, Legal and Financial Support
Contact Information
There is no contact information for this policy at this time.
History (in descending order)
| Item | Date | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Next Review Date | 2023-03-19 | Five-year review |
| Revision Date | 2018-03-19 | Removed name of attorney as it is subject to change. |
| Revision Date | 2017-01-06 | Updated immigration attorney name and changed HR Director title to Assistant Vice President for Human Resources |
| Adoption Date | Unavailable | Policy Adopted |
Approval
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