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J-2 Funding Worksheet
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Immigration History
Licensure for H-1B Physicians
Subject to 212(e)
H-1B Document Checklist
Job Offer or Reappointment Letter
Educational Credentials
Translation of Credentials
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Responsibilities of the Sponsoring Department for H-1B
After H-1B and O-1 Status Petition Approval
TN Employment Visa (For Departments)
TN Letter Template
OPT and STEM Employees
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