Human Resources Immigration Update New Hire Offer Dates for Foreign Nationals on a sponsored visa (i.e. H1B, O1, E3): Recommended Offer = February 1, 2020 With $1500 rush fee = January 1, 2020 With $2000 rush fee = December 15, 2019 Not possible before = December 1, 2019 Human Resources

Form I-9 Reverification Immigration Update Form I-9 Reverification Include Section 3 of Form I-9 with new documents into ePAFs for transfers and job edits Note the ePAF number on our Dropbox spreadsheet so I can follow up with UFHR Human Resources

Employment Authorization (EAD) Cards Immigration Update Employment Authorization (EAD) Cards Not to be used for re-entry back into the country Still need a non-expired visa, or Take paperwork to make appointment to get updated visa stamp from consulate. Human Resources

Employment Authorization (EAD) Cards Immigration Update Employment Authorization (EAD) Cards Not all EAD categories qualify for 180-day automatic extension Look at category on receipt notice (not always same as on card) Do qualify: A03, A05, A12, C03C, C08, C09 Do NOT qualify: C03B, C05, C33 Must have new card in-hand to continue working [list not inclusive – call if category is not listed above] https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/automatic-employment-authorization-document-ead-extension Human Resources

STEM OPT worksite visits Immigration Update STEM OPT worksite visits SEVP has had the authority since 2016, but only recently started Verifying employers are complying with training program Notified all STEM OPT trainees, supervisors and HR Liaisons Not to alarm – Just Informing!! Human Resources

Human Resources Immigration Update USCIS Report H-1B Data trend since 2015 Human Resources

Position Description Updates Best practice is every 2 years UF Engaged Performance goal setting Supervisor/employee consensus Suggested 6 months - 1 year after new hire Organizational Charts Human Resources