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⇒ Student & Scholar Advising ⇒ Faculty, Staff, & Visitors ⇒ H-1B Employees ⇒ Obtaining H1-B Visa Stamp

Obtaining H1-B Visa Stamp

The H-1B visa stamp must be obtained from a U.S. Consulate outside of the U.S.  It is no longer possible to obtain an H-1B visa stamp from inside the U.S.  You should have the documents listed below for the visa application:

• Original H-1B approval notice (I-797)
• Current letter from your department confirming employment, position title and salary
• Photocopy of H-1B petition (Form I-129)
• Photocopy of Labor Condition Application (LCA)
• Documentation of having resided legally in the U.S., if applicable (e.g. previous I-20, IAP-66 or DS2019, I-797 from other employers)
• USCIS Waiver Approval Notice, if applicable (for persons previously in J status)

For more information on your specific U.S. Consulate abroad, go to www.travel.state.gov, or contact a member of the Scholar Services team.