H-1B Visa Petitions

The H-1B nonimmigrant category is a temporary visa classification for professional positions known as specialty occupations that allows foreign workers to live and work in the U.S. for up to three years initially. The classification can be extended up to six years. The position must require at least a bachelor's degree as a minimum requirement and the candidate must also possess a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. Please contact Human Resources for more information.

To begin the process:

• The Department Host/Supervising Faculty Member or Supervisor is required to fill out the Deemed Export Questionnaire.
• The Visa Applicant/Beneficiary is required to fill out the Due Diligence Questionnaire.

If there are any questions or issues while filling out the form, please reach out to S&T Export Controls at mstexportcontrols@mst.edu for assistance.

Once those forms are completed and signed, the department will submit the forms, and CV to msthrsupport@mst.edu along with the process initiation request. In the process email, required information needs to include: 

• Name of beneficiary
• Current email address
• Salary
• Department Name
• University title of position
• Department representatives

Permanent Residence

A visitor can become a permanent resident of the United States by using one of the following three (3) pathways: family-sponsored immigration, employment-based immigration, or public-policy/humanitarian immigration. Please contact one of our Authorized Law Firms for more information on the process to become a permanent resident.