F-1 OPT/STEM OPT | H-1B Temporary Worker | J-1 Professors or Research Scholars | |
|---|---|---|---|
Eligibility | Completing U.S. degree Position relates directly to most current U.S. degree | Position must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field Minimum wage requirement as determined by Department of Labor Not eligible if J-1 subject to 212(e) Requires employer sponsorship | Sufficient English language proficiency Not eligible if previous J-1 research scholar or J-1 professor within past 24 months No continuous Professional and Scientific position No tenure-track positions |
Maximum stay | 12 months Additional 24 months if STEM degree | 5 years Can request up to 36 months at a time | 60 months (3-week minimum) |
Estimated processing time | 60–90 days | 3–5 months for initial H-1B Additional 4–6 weeks if need H-1B visa | 10 working days for DS-2019 Additional 4–6 weeks if need J-1 visa Additional 4–6 months for change of status within the U.S. |
Costs to department | $0 | $750 ISSO Scholar Fee $460 Application Fee to DHS $500 Anti-Fraud Fee to DHS $2,805 Premium Processing Fee (optional for 15-day USCIS expedited processing) | $100 ISSO Scholar Fee |
Departmental request | Cystart Form: Add New Person (if not a former ISU student, scholar or employee) Cystart Form: Other Visiting Scholar/Employee Other Forms: Export Control Worksheet | Cystart Form: Add New Person (if not a former ISU student, scholar or employee) Cystart Form: H-1B Employee Application Other Forms: Export Control Worksheet | Cystart Form: Add New Person (if not a former ISU student, scholar or employee) Cystart Form: J-1 Scholar Application Other Forms: Export Control Worksheet |
Who is involved? | Future employee prepares and sends application to USCIS School named on the I-20 USCIS | Hiring department ISSO DOL and USCIS U.S. Embassy if currently abroad | Hiring department ISSO U.S. Embassy if currently abroad |
Dependents: spouse and children | Not eligible for work May study part time F-2 children may study full time in K-12 schools | Eligible to apply for work authorization May study part time or full time | Eligible to apply for work authorization May study part time or full time |