H-1B Temporary Workers

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows the University of Rochester to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. Learn more about the H-1B visa status, and explore specific H-1B application process resources.

H-1B status overview

The H-1B status is specific to the following:

• The employer
• The H-1B worker or new hire
• The job to be performed by the H-1B worker or new hire
• The job location

The position must be full-time. The position also requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specialized field and the H-1B employee must hold the appropriate degree.

ISO processes all H-1Bs for the University. Outside counsel is not used to process H-1Bs.

An H-1B worker will have an approved petition from United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) on Form I-797 stating that the University of Rochester is the petitioner.