All H-1B requests (including H-1B extensions for current employees) should be submitted online by the hosting department through the OISS portal. A list of documents typically required from the hiring department is below:

Hiring Department H-1B Document Checklist

  • Employer Letter of Support printed and signed on department letterhead
  • Job description, or job announcement or Position Description Questionnaire (PDQ), or similar document which clearly shows requirements and duties
  • Copy of the job offer letter
  • Copy of the employment contract
  • Copy of the job announcement, advertisement
  • Copy of the official position review approval from Human Resources (HR), or approval of search waiver from HR if a search has not been conducted for this position

Employee H-1B Document Checklist 

  • Copy of unexpired passport identification page of the employee and any accompanying family dependent(s), if applicable
  • Copy of most recent I-94 (front and back, if paper card)
  • Copy of visa (such as H-1B, F-1, or J-1)
  • Copies of all immigration documents, whichever is applicable, for example, F-1 OPT EAD card, all I-20s, all DS-2019s, all approval notice(s) for H-1B/TN status
  • Copy of waiver recommendation from the U.S. Department of State and/or waiver approval from USCIS if you are subject to the two-year home residence requirement 212 (e) as J-1/J-2
  • For H-1B Transfer, employer verification letter with your current H-1B approval notice, previous 6 month’s pay-stubs from your current employer or most recent W-2
  • Licensure, if required by your job
  • Copy of diploma of the highest degree earned and English translation, if applicable
  • Copy of transcript of the highest degree earned and English translation and evaluation, if applicable
  • Copy of most recent resume and/or curriculum vitae (CV)
  • For H-1B extensions, copy of most recent 6 months pay slips showing continued UNLV employment

H-4 Dependents

The spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 of the H-1B employee are entitled to H-4 status, subject to the same period of admission and limitations as the H-1B employee, if they are accompanying or following to join the H-1B employee in the U.S. H-4s generally cannot accept employment in the US, but can study either part-time or full-time degree or non-degree program in the U.S.

If you will have H-4 dependents accompanying you in the U.S, please contact International Student and Scholar Services to discuss. Please note that - while International Student and Scholar Services can provide general information and guidance, that applications for H-4 status (including the Form I-539) are independent applications which must be completed by the employee and their dependent(s). As a courtesy, International Student and Scholar Services may include your I-539 filing with the filing of the H-1B; please contact International Student and Scholar Services to discuss (scholar@unlv.edu).

Below is a list of documents frequently requested for individuals filing the Form I-539 to acquire H-4 status from within the U.S:

  • Completed Form I-539 (only if your dependent is applying for change of status to H-4 or H-4 extension in the U.S.);
  • Personal check or money order for the Form I-539 filing fees (visit the USCIS website for current fee amounts, including possible biometric fees)
  • Copy of marriage certificate/license; if not in English, attach a copy of English translation;
  • Copy of birth certificate for unmarried child(ren) under the age of 21; if not in English, attach a copy of English translation;
  • Copy of unexpired passport identification page;
  • Copy of most recent I-94 card (front and back);
  • Copy of visa (such as F-2, J-2 or H-4);
  • Copies of all immigration documents, whichever is applicable, for example, J-2 EAD card, all I-20s, all DS-2019s, all H-4/TD approval notice(s).