Immigration Processes

SUPPORT DOCUMENTATION FOR H‑1B PETITION

A.    CORPORATE (prospective U.S.  employer):

1. Certificate and Articles of Incorporation;
2. Employer's Federal Tax Identification Number;
3. Current annual report and/or audited financial statement, or federal corporate income tax return;
4. Lease or deed for business premises (for new businesses only);
5. Any available promotional pamphlets and brochures which describe the company and its various products, service, etc;
6. A complete job description for the individual's proposed position — including a list of all job duties; title of immediate supervisor, number and title of persons supervised, and annual salary and benefits information;
7. Full name and title of contact person at company who will coordinate paperwork and the full name and title of the company's authorized signatory for documents; and
8. Business Plan (for new businesses only).

B.    INDIVIDUAL (Foreign national seeking H‑1B status):

1. Completed Immigration Questionnaire (KC Form) and Working Visa Addendum (KC Form);
2. Photocopies of individual's passport and I-94 Card, and those of his/her immediate family members who will accompany him/her to the United States;
3. Individual's resume, curriculum vitae, etc.;
4. Photocopy of individual's university or trade school diplomas and certificates, and course transcripts, if available;
5. Photocopy of individual's professional licenses, professional society membership certificates or cards, etc; and
6. Any conveniently available letters, payroll records, etc. verifying individual's prior work history.

***English translations must be provided for any foreign language documents.*

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