1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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]
Human Resources

5. 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

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

7. 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