General Information
Volunteers
Volunteers are individuals who donate time and services with no expectation of a return in goods, services or compensation. If these conditions are met, an individual will not be subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). If the economic reality, however, indicates the ostensible volunteer is really an employee, dependent on the employer, then the FLSA applies (Refer to Policy II-2: Individuals who are not Case employees). Supervisors who are contacted by prospective volunteers should refer him or her to the Employment office for processing of the volunteer release waiver.
Employment Authorization
If you are eligible to apply for Employment Authorization, you may fill out this application form >> (pdf) and mail it to the Lincoln, NE Service Center. The current filing fee is $180 (the finger-print card is no longer required).
Differences between H-1B and J-1 Visa
There many significant differences between the H-1B visa and the J-1 visa for researchers, including professors. Depending on your circumstances, one or the other could be the better option for you. Review a comparison of H-1B and J-1 visas.
USCIS Information
If you have an U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services(CIS) application receipt number, you can check the status of your case online at CIS Case Status Service >>.
Immigration and Nationality Act
Section 265 of the Immigration and Nationality Act states that every non-immigrant in the United States must notify CIS of any change of address within 10 days of the change. Please complete the Alien's Change of Address Card >> (pdf) and be sure to forward a copy to Foreign Faculty and Scholars (212 Sears Building, LC7044) and HR Records/Information Management (220 Crawford Hall, LC7047).
The length of time it takes to get a visa for the U.S. has gotten longer since 9/11. Visit the new Visa Wait Times >> page at the U.S. Department of State.
