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Campus Locations

Physical Address:
Bruce M. Pitman Center
875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264
Moscow, ID 83844-4264
info@uidaho.edu
www.uidaho.edu

Phone: 208-885-6111

Fax: 208-885-9119

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International Employees

Visa Options and Factors to Consider when Hiring International Employees

Please Note: Each International Employee’s situation is unique, so please consult with IPO before selecting which visa type is the best fit. For any visa work categories not listed here, please contact IPO.

Employment: Authorized by School of Record AND USCIS Approval

Qualifications: Must have a valid EAD card (Work Authorization approved by USCIS

Minimum Duration: N/A

Maximum Duration:

  • Initial OPT – 1 year
  • STEM OPT – additional 2 years

Funding Source: May be funded by U of I, personal funds, home country, or other sources

Restrictions/Limitations:

  • Must be full-time (21 hr/wk+)
  • OPT can be with/without wages
  • STEM OPT must receive wages
  • Non-immigrant intent visa

Dependents: F-2 dependents are not permitted to work. Can study part-time

SEVIS Fee and Tracking: Yes

International Services Cost Recovery Fee: No 

Early Termination: N/A

Source:

Employment: Authorized “incident to status” by the Program Sponsor (School of Record)

Qualifications: Must be authorized by the program (School of Record)

Minimum Duration: N/A

Maximum Duration: Depends on length of program from School of Record, 3-36 months

Funding Source: May be funded by U of I, personal funds, home country, or other sources

Restrictions/Limitations:

  • No tenure track position
  • May be subject to 212(e) two-year home residency requirement
  • Subject to 12/24-month bar
  • Non-immigrant intent visa

Dependents: J-2 visa classification-may apply for employment authorization. Can study full or part-time

SEVIS Fee and Tracking: Yes

International Services Cost Recovery Fee: No 

Early Termination: N/A

Source: AT

Employment: Authorized “incident to status” by the Program Sponsor (IPO Staff)

Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree

Minimum Duration: N/A

Maximum Duration: Six months

Funding Source: May be funded by U of I, personal funds, home country, or other sources

Restrictions/Limitations:

  • No tenure track position
  • May be subject to 212(e) two-year home residency requirement
  • Non-immigrant intent visa
  • Subject to 12-month bar

Dependents: J-2 visa classification-may apply for employment authorization. Can study full or part-time

SEVIS Fee and Tracking: Yes

International Services Cost Recovery Fee: Yes 

Early Termination: N/A

Source: J1 Short-term Scholar

Employment: Authorized “incident to status” by the Program Sponsor (IPO Staff)

Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree

Minimum Duration: Three weeks

Maximum Duration: Five years

Funding Source: May be funded by U of I, personal funds, home country, or other source

Restrictions/Limitations:

  • No tenure track position
  • May be subject to 212(e) two-year home residency requirement
  • Subject to 12/24-month bar
  • Non-immigrant intent visa

Dependents: J-2 visa classification-may apply for employment authorization. Can study full or part-time

SEVIS Fee and Tracking: Yes

International Services Cost Recovery Fee: Yes 

Early Termination: N/A

Source: J1 Scholar/Researcher

Employment: Authorized “incident to status” by the Program Sponsor (IPO Staff)

Qualifications: Must possess a bachelor’s degree in specific field

Minimum Duration: N/A

Maximum Duration: Three years, renewable with re-entry into the U.S.

Funding Source: Must be funded by the U of I

Restrictions/Limitations:

  • No tenure track position
  • Mexican and Canadian citizens only
  • Degree field must be on the NAFTA list
  • Non-immigrant intent visa

Dependents: TD dependents are not permitted to work. Can study full or part-time

SEVIS Fee and Tracking: No

International Services Cost Recovery Fee: Yes 

Early Termination: N/A

Source: TN

Employment: Authorized only for approved position, at approved salary level, and at approved employer

Qualifications: Must possess the minimum degree and experience required for the specialty occupation. Equivalent to at least a bachelor’s degree

Minimum Duration: N/A

Maximum Duration: Six years

Funding Source: Must be paid prevailing wage by U of I

Restrictions/Limitations:

  • Employer, job, AND position specific
  • Must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage determination
  • Dual intent visa

Dependents: H-4 visa holders may apply for employment authorization. Can study full or part-time

SEVIS Fee and Tracking: No

International Services Cost Recovery Fee: Yes + USCIS and legal fees 

Early Termination: May be responsible for moving costs back to last country of residence

Source: H-1B

Campus Locations

Physical Address:
Bruce M. Pitman Center
875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264
Moscow, ID 83844-4264
info@uidaho.edu
www.uidaho.edu

Phone: 208-885-6111

Fax: 208-885-9119

Directions

Campus Locations

Physical Address:
Bruce M. Pitman Center
875 Perimeter Drive MS 4264
Moscow, ID 83844-4264
info@uidaho.edu
www.uidaho.edu

Phone: 208-885-6111

Fax: 208-885-9119

Directions