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Duration/Purpose |
Work Authorized/ |
Grace Period |
Special Requirements |
Costs *Does not include visa costs |
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| J-1 |
Up to 5 years (Research Scholar/Professor) Supports international scholars in full-time teaching and research at UC San Diego, promoting global exchange and collaboration in education, arts, and sciences. Non-immigrant status. |
Yes (employer and job specific) DS-2019 and I-94; Note: Unpaid J-1 scholars must meet minimum funding requirements |
30 days beyond final day of program Grace period cannot be used to continue work/research |
Part-time employment is not allowed for unionized titles Must be in an eligible title Scholars in J-1 status must meet minimum funding and health insurance requirements. |
Via POET(AF):
Via Credit Card:
* Department must pay recharge for postdoc appointments |
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| H-1B |
Up to 6 years*, in up to 3-year increments Authorizes full-time work for international scholars and faculty in specialized roles requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field. *An H-1B employee may be extended beyond 6 years in limited circumstances Dual-intent status. |
Yes (employer and job specific) New H-1Bs H-1B approval notice (I-797A or I-797B) and I-94 Extensions and Ports H-1B Approved: I-797A or I-797B with I-94 required for continued employment. H-1B Pending: If timely-filed, work may continue for up to 240 days. Proof of Filing: USCIS Receipt Notice (I-797C) or FedEx delivery confirmation (provided by ISEO). |
H-1B grace periods require additional ISEO review as they are not definitive 10-day:
60-day:
G r ace period cannot be used to continue work/research |
Must be in a PPM 200-16-approved eligible title Part-time employment is not allowed If the department ends the H-1B employment before the approval notice end date, the department must offer to cover the employee’s reasonable cost of return transportation to their home country. Note: the department does not need to pay for the dependents’ return transportation. |
*Fees must be paid by department **Premium Processing is required for all new petitions due to long H-1B processing times. Regular H processing may take up to 8+ months, leading to extensive delays. A scholar may pay premium processing fee if employment authorization is continuous and the request is for personal reasons such as personal travel. This requires ISEO review and approval. |
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| O-1 |
Initial period of 3 years, with ability to indefinitely request 1-year extensions Allows individuals who have demonstrated a record of national or international acclaim to temporarily work in the U.S. Non-immigrant status. |
Yes (employer and job specific) New O-1s O-1 approval notice (I-797A or I-797B) and I-94 Extensions and Ports O-1 Approved: I-797A or I-797B with I-94 required for continued employment. O-1 Pending: If timely-filed, work may continue for up to 240 days. Proof of Filing: USCIS Receipt Notice (I-797C) or FedEx delivery confirmation (provided by ISEO). |
O-1 grace periods require additional ISEO review as they are not definitive Possible Grace Periods: 10-day:
Most recent I-94 supersedes previous I-94s even if grace period was granted previously 60-day:
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All O-1 petitions require Department Chair support and the hiring of a law firm, which will be facilitated through ISEO. O-1 will only be considered if:
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Attorney fees may vary. ISEO Oversight Fees:
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| Status |
Duration/Purpose |
Work Authorized/ |
Grace Period |
Special Requirements |
Costs *Does not include visa costs |
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| OPT |
12 months Allows graduated F-1 students to work for any employer in their field of study. Non-immigrant status. |
Yes Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Card |
Scholars using OPT/STEM OPT should contact their program sponsor for assistance determining their grace period allowance. May have up to 60 days beyond EAD end date, but this is not guaranteed In the event of a layoff or job termination, OPT has limits on unemployment days allowed. |
Part-time employment is allowed, and the student is able to change positions or employers within their field. *Sponsor will vary: The form I-20 will indicate if sponsor is UCSD. If a student’s F-1 status was sponsored by another institution, they should reach out to that program sponsor for guidance. |
None* *Exception: The department must pay fees for UC San Diego graduates pursuing postdoctoral positions at UC San Diego Administrative Processing Fees for UCSD Alumni Postdocs:
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| I-485 Pending with EAD | Scholars are able to remain in the US as long as the I -485 is pending. If approved, they will become a Permanent Resident approved through the end date of their P ermanent Resident card. |
Yes Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Card |
Scholars who apply for and are approved for an EAD while their I-485 is pending are able to work for any employer using this proof of work authorization. Part-time employment is allowed. ISEO recommends scholars to maintain an underlying status (such as H-1B) when possible. I-9ing with an EAD will effectively end other work authorization such as H-1B. * Some titles may qualify for Permanent Residency sponsorship by their UCSD department. For additional information on sponsorship or self-petitioning options, please see our Permanent Residency page. |
None, unless the department has offered sponsorship. Fees may vary. | ||
| TN |
No limit*, in up to 3-year increments The TN status is a temporary nonimmigrant classification for Canadian and Mexican citizens coming to the U.S. to engage in professional work under the USMCA (formerly NAFTA). It is intended for individuals in certain designated occupations. *While TN status has no limit on the number of extensions or entries, frequent travel and continuous extensions may lead CBP or USCIS to question the scholar’s nonimmigrant intent, as TN is a temporary status. Non-immigrant status. |
Yes (employer and job specific) I-94 |
TN grace periods require additional ISEO review as they are not definitive Possible Grace Periods: 10-day:
Most recent I-94 supersedes previous I-94s even if grace period was granted previously 60-day:
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Canadian and Mexican citizens who will be employed in certain professions may qualify for TN status. Part-time is allowed, but changing from full-time to part-time requires an amendment. Multiple employers are allowed, but each employer must be approved either by entering the US with invitation letters or having an approved I-129 for each employer. The TN is not appropriate for tenure-track positions. |
Costs to the department vary depending on how the employee applies for TN status: By way of travel (requesting TN status when entering US): Does not require ISEO processing.
By USCIS Request (Change of Status within US, Extensions, Amendments): Requires ISEO processing USCIS/ISEO fees may be paid by either the department or the scholar
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| Status |
Duration/Purpose |
Work Authorized/ |
Grace Period | Special Requirements |
Costs *Does not include visa costs |
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| B-1 |
Up to 6 months, with possibility of 6-month extension Allows an international visitor who is visiting the U.S. temporarily (and holds a permanent residence in a foreign country, to which they intend to return) to enter for business purposes, such as attending a conference or undertaking independent research. Non-immigrant status. |
Cannot be a paid or salaried employee | None | B-1 Business visitors cannot engage in employment or enroll in an academic program in the U.S.
ISEO recommends the J-1 status over B-1 in most situations, but if using a B-1 to enter the U.S. for allowable activities , the department should provide a clear letter of invitation to the scholar. Please see our B-1/B-2 page for information on honorariums and reimbursements. |
None | |
| B- 2 |
Up to 6 months, with possibility of 6-month extension Allows an international visitor to enter the U.S. for recreational activities, such as tourism, amusement, and visits with friends or relatives. Non-immigrant status. |
No | None | In ALL cases, we recommend that departments invite visitors in B-1, rather than B-2, status. | None | |
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WB |
Up to 90 days Allows an international visitor who is visiting the U.S. temporarily (and holds a permanent residence in a foreign country, to which they intend to return) to enter for business purposes, such as attending a conference or undertaking independent research. Non-immigrant status. |
No | None | Allows citizens of certain countries to use the Visa Waiver Program to enter the U.S. without a visa stamp.
WB Visitors for Business cannot engage in employment or enroll in an academic program in the U.S. ISEO recommends the J-1 status over WB in most situations, but if using the Visa Waiver Program to enter the U.S. for allowable activities , the department should provide a clear letter of invitation to the scholar. Please see our WB/WT Visa Waiver page for information on honorariums and reimbursements. |
None | |
| WT (Visitor for Pleasure) |
Up to 90 days Allows an international visitor to enter the U.S. for recreational activities, such as tourism, amusement, and visits with friends or relatives. Non-immigrant status. |
No | None | In ALL cases, we recommend that departments invite visitors in WB, rather than WT, status. | None | |