Outstanding Researcher/Professor Category

PERMANENT RESIDENCE PACKET

OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER/PROFESSOR CATEGORY

(Revised 06-2008)

THIS PACKET CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING FORMS:

v DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE PETITION - CHECKLIST 2

v DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE FILING 3

v HR-CIS SERVICE REQUEST SHEET – PERMANENT RESIDENCE 4

v DEPARTMENT QUESTIONNAIRE 5

v EMPLOYEE INFORMATION – PERMANENT RESIDENCE 6

v EMPLOYEE QUESTIONNAIRE 7

v EMPLOYEE FAMILY CHECKLIST & QUESTIONNAIRE 8

The Department is responsible for completing all ‘Department’ forms and providing the required supporting documents. The Employee is responsible for completing all ‘Employee’ forms and providing the relevant supporting documents. Answer all questions, even is the answer is ‘N/A’ or ‘None’. Incomplete questionnaires will delay CIS’ ability to do your filing in a timely fashion. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring that the permanent residence filing process goes smoothly, by completing the forms in full and providing all documents requested.

The entire Permanent Residence packet, when completed and signed by the Dean’s Office, must be forwarded to CIS.

If you have any questions about the Forms or the Checklists, please contact:

Immigration Compliance Officer

Compliance & Immigration Services

914 Emmett St., - Michie South

P.O. Box 400127

(434) 243-2031

DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE PETITION - CHECKLIST

PLEASE – NO STAPLES, WE HAVE TO REMOVE THEM AND IT ONLY SLOWS US DOWN!

Please ensure that all of the following documents are included to avoid delays.

ONLY ONE PHOTOCOPY OF EACH DOCUMENT, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, IS REQUIRED. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MORE THAN ONE CLEAR PHOTOCOPY.

Complete PR Packet Request with all questions answered.

Copy Department offer letter and employment contract

Employee evidence of ‘outstanding researcher/professor’ status (see below)

The Outstanding Professor or Researcher category requires the University to provide evidence that the professor or researcher is internationally recognized as outstanding in the academic field specified in the petition. At least THREE and preferably FOUR OR FIVE of the following must be provided to USCIS:

1. Evidence of the receipt of major prizes or awards for outstanding achievement in the academic field

2. Evidence of authorship of scholarly books or articles, in scholarly journals with international circulation in the academic field

3. Evidence of membership in associations in the academic field which require outstanding achievements of their members

4. Evidence of original scientific or scholarly research contributions to the academic field; copyrights or patents

5. Evidence of published material in professional publications written by others about the foreign employee’s work in the academic field

6. Evidence of participation on a panel or individually as the judge of the work of others in the same or related academic field

7. Evidence of oral presentations or poster presentations

8. Letters from distinguished members of the academic field who can attest to the outstanding quality of the foreign employees work and his/her international recognition. Each letter should be accompanied by the curriculum vitae of the writer.

*Note that ‘international’ means at least one country other than the USA.

v USCIS filing fees are needed only when the Permanent Labor Certification Application is approved by DOL. The PTAO will only be charged for USCIS fees when the USCIS filings occur to avoid stale-dating of checks.

v Depending on the foreign employee’s country of citizenship or nationality, there may be a delay before the I-485 can be filed. Employees so affected so regularly review the Department of State’s monthly Visa Bulletin to determine when they can file the I-485 application(s). The Visa Bulletin can be found at http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html.

v The Department is not required to pay the legal or filing fees related to the I-485 portion of the process for either the employee or the employee’s family members. However, if the Department chooses to do so, they should properly annotate the Fee Schedule Sheet.

Internal Use Only (Do Not Write Below This Line):

CLIENT NAME: ______

¡ EB-1 Outstanding Professor/Researcher / ¡ PERM Special Handling(EB-2) / ¡ PERM Non-Teaching (EB-2 or EB-3)
¡ I-485 Employee / ¡ I-485 Dependents(Biometrics Req’d) / ¡ I-485 Dependents (No Biometrics Req’d)
¡ I-765 Employee / ¡ I-765/I-131 Dependents / ¡ Premium Processing
¡ EB-1 Extraordinary Alien / ¡ EB-2 (NIW)

DEPARTMENT REQUEST FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE FILING

NAME OF DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL: ______

NAME OF FOREIGN EMPLOYEE: ______

TYPE OF PERMANENT RESIDENCE FILING REQUESTED:

_____ OUTSTANDING RESEARCHER/OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT CERTIFICATION

THE DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL CERTIFIES THE FOLLOWING:

1. The Department/School and the Foreign National are not undertaking this filing solely to obtain permanent residence for a temporarily employed foreign faculty member. Rather, the Department/School and the Foreign National intend that the faculty member will remain indefinitely employed with the University of Virginia.

2. The Department/School and the Foreign National will work closely with Compliance & Immigration Services (CIS) to assemble all the required documentation necessary for successful conclusion of the permanent residence process.

3. The Department/School will pay all CIS processing fees and a clear, mutual agreement has been reached between the Department/School and Foreign National as to the payment of USCIS filing fees.

Supervisor: ______

Printed Name Signature Date

Chairperson: ______

Printed Name Signature Date

AUTHORIZATION OF THE DEAN

I HEREBY AUTHORIZE AND FULY SUPPORT THE APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE ON BEHALF OF

______

Dean: ______

Printed Name Signature Date

DEPARTMENT CONTACT: ______

Name Phone e-mail

Return with completed Service Request form to: Dahlia M. French, Esq., UHR, Compliance & Immigration Services, P.O. Box 400127.

CIS SERVICE REQUEST SHEET – PERMANENT RESIDENCE

Complete the information below and return with the completed application packet

ONLY PUT ON THE FEES THAT WILL BE CHARGED TO THE PTAO. DO NOT INCLUDE FEES PAID BY PERSONAL CHECK

Employee Name:
UVA Department:
UVA Dept. Contact Name & Phone Number:
UVA Dept. P.O. Box:
Immigration Service Requested
HR-CIS Processing Fee: / $
HR-CIS Expedited Service Fee: / $
USCIS I-140 Fee: / $
USCIS I-485 Fee (Employee) / $
USCIS I-485 Fee (Family Dependents): / $
USCIS Additional Fee(s): / $
USCIS Premium Processing Fee: / $
TOTAL FEES DUE: / $
PTAO(s) To Be Charged:
Supervisor Name, Signature & Date:
Chair Name, Signature & Date:

EMPLOYMENT BASED PERMANENT RESIDENCE FILING FEE STRUCTURE

SERVICE / USCIS/DOL FILING FEE(S) / HR-CIS PROCESSING FEE / TOTAL FEE(S)
PERM (Teaching Positions) / None / $750.00 / $750.00
PERM (Non-Teaching Advanced Degree Professional) / None / $750.00 / $750.00
PERM (Skilled Worker – Bachelors Degree or Less) / None / $750.00 / $750.00
Outstanding Professor/Outstanding Researcher (I-140) / $475.00 / $1500.00 / $1975.00
I-140 Petition (for PERM filings only) / $475.00 / $520.00 / $995.00
I-485 Bundle* (ages 14 – 79 years) / $1010.00 / None / $1010.00
I-485 Bundle* (under 14 years/ 79+ years old) / $600.00 / None / $600.00
Premium Processing (I-140 Petitions Only) / $1000.00 / None / $1000.00
CIS Expedited Service Fee / $0.00 / $500.00 / $500.00

*I-485 Bundle is a USCIS flat fee that includes the biometrics, I-765 (employment authorization) and I-131 (travel document)

Internal Use Only:

Checks Requested: $______$______$______

$______$______$______

DEPARTMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

PLEASE – NO STAPLES, WE HAVE TO REMOVE THEM AND IT ONLY SLOWS US DOWN!

TYPE ONSCREEN WHEN POSSIBLE.

Department Business Name:
Business Contact/Department Contact:
(name, phone & e-mail)
Employee Name:
(Last, First, Middle)
Country of Citizenship:
Country of Birth:
Job Title:
Academic Degree Required for Position:
Brief, Non-Technical Description of Duties:
Work Site Address & P.O. Box Number:
Annual Salary or Hourly Wage Rate:
Fringe Benefits (Y/N) & Percentage of Salary:
Was Employee Provided a written Offer of Employment?
If ‘Yes’ on what date was the offer letter written: / Yes No
Is this a Teaching Position?: / Yes No
Is the position offered a permanent position in that indefinite employment is expected?: / Yes No

EMPLOYEE INFORMATION – PERMANENT RESIDENCE

CHECKLIST:

PLEASE – NO STAPLES, WE HAVE TO REMOVE THEM AND IT ONLY SLOWS US DOWN!!

Please ensure that all of the following documents are included to avoid delays in filing the Permanent Residence petition.

ONLY ONE PHOTOCOPY OF EACH DOCUMENT, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, IS REQUIRED. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MORE THAN ONE PHOTOCOPY AND MAKE SURE THAT THE COPY IS CLEAR.

Fully completed Employee Questionnaire and Employee Family Questionnaire if relevant.

Curriculum vitae (CV)

Last diploma received (PhD/Masters/Baccalaureate) and transcripts (if your most recent diploma does not relate directly to your duties with prospective Department, please contact the Law Office)

Certified English translation of diploma and transcripts

Academic credential evaluation, for non-US degree(s) (see below)

Evidence of prior work experience (if prior work experience needed for position)

Current passport biographical data page

Current passport page showing passport expiration date

Current US non-immigrant visa (if physically present in USA)

Current I-94 card, front and back

All Forms I-797 - USCIS approval of previous applications or petitions relating to your status in the U.S.

If the position requires experience, Employment Letters confirming you have the necessary experience

Evidence of ‘outstanding researcher or outstanding professor’ status, as detailed on page 2. At least three categories should be satisfied but it is strongly advised that you aim to satisfy at least five categories should USCIS challenge or otherwise find the documentary evidence insufficient in one or two categories.

If you currently have a J-1 or J-2 visa/status, also include:

Copy of I-612 approval notice showing §212(e) waiver

Copy of all IAP-66, DS-2019 documents

If you currently have an F-1 or F-2 visa/status, also include:

Copy of all I-20 documents

Copy of EAD (Optional Practical Training - OPT) card

If you are a Medical Resident, Clinical Fellow, or Physician also enclose

Scores for USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3

ECFMG Certificate

Copy of State Medical License

Copy of Residency Completion Certificate

Evidence of Board Certification or Board Eligibility

Recommended Academic Degree Credentialing Companies:

Morningside Evaluations (www.mside.com) / Foundation for Int’l Services (www.fls-web.com)
Evaluation Services, Inc (www.evaluationservice.net) / World Education Services (WES) (www.wes.com)

EMPLOYEE QUESTIONNAIRE

PLEASE – NO STAPLES, WE HAVE TO REMOVE THEM AND IT ONLY SLOWS US DOWN!!

Please answer all questions completely to avoid delays. If the answer to a question is NONE or NOT APPLICABLE, please state ‘None’ or ‘N/A’. Do not leave any blanks. Type onscreen or print clearly.

Name:
(Last, First, Middle)
Home Address & Telephone Number:
All Other Names Used:
E-mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Country of Birth:
Country of Citizenship:
City/Province of Birth:
Social Security No.:
‘A’ Number (if any):
Passport Number:
Passport Issue Date:
Passport Expiration Date:
Date of Last Arrival in USA: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Current Visa Status:
Foreign Address:
Full Name, and Address of each Employer (including current Employer):
Full Name and Telephone of each Supervisor/Chair (including current supervisor/chair):
Exact Dates of Employment at each position (including current position)
Use mm/dd/yyyy – mm/dd/yyyy format
Are you currently in Removal Proceedings (exclusion or deportation proceedings): / Yes No

Employee Signature: ______Date: ______

EMPLOYEE FAMILY CHECKLIST & QUESTIONNAIRE

PLEASE – NO STAPLES, WE HAVE TO REMOVE THEM AND IT ONLY SLOWS US DOWN!!

Each family member seeking permanent residence status must complete a separate employee family form.

ONLY ONE PHOTOCOPY OF EACH DOCUMENT, UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, IS REQUIRED. PLEASE DO NOT SEND MORE THAN ONE PHOTOCOPY AND MAKE SURE THAT THE COPY IS CLEAR. THANK YOU

Employee/Employee Family Member Questionnaire

Marriage certificate with certified English translation

Birth certificates of all children, with certified English translation

Passport biographical data page for each family member

Adoption records, if relevant

Current US non-immigrant visa for each family member

I-94 card, front and back, for each family member

All prior Forms I-797 documenting the approval of applications to change to or extend status (if any)

Copy of I-612 approval notice showing §212(e) waiver

Copies of all IAP-66, DS-2019 documents or I-20 documents

Name:
(Last, First, Middle)
Home Address & Telephone Number:
All Other Names Used:
E-mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Country of Birth:
Country of Citizenship:
City/Province of Birth:

Employee Family Member Signature: ______Date: ______