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H1-b Checklist

All documents and information
must be completed in full before
presented to attorney.

All documents (transcripts) not in the
English language must be accompanied
by certified translations.

checklist pdf

 




 
   
Candidate Information
1.   Copy of passport (cover to cover) and 1-94 (if applicable).
 
2.   Resume that describes:
       • Education
       • Work experience
       • Project details and Special skills
 
3.   Copies of all degree certificates, i.e., Bachelors, Masters, etc.
 
4.   Copies of transcripts (marksheets) from all colleges for all degrees.
 
5.   Copies of all diploma or training course certificates.
 
6.   Results of any technical exams passed (if applicable).
 
7.   Documents proving completion of high school, i.e., secondary and
      higher secondary school exam results, school leaving certificates
      (if available), etc.

8.   Letters of professional references, recommendations, etc.
 
9.   Awards or other types of recognition (publications, etc.,if applicable).
 
10. Marriage certificates (if spouse will apply for H-4).
 
11. Evidence of name change (including maiden name, etc., if applicable).

12. Copies of “Notice of Action” from Immigration and Naturalization Service for any previous
      petitions filed on behalf of the alien, including prior H=1, H-4, etc.
 
13. If the candidate is already on H1-B Visa and is extending or moving from
     Company A to Company B. Please provide a copy of W-2 from prior year
     and a copy of a recent pay stub,
if employed
 
(All documents (transcripts) not in the English language must be accompanied
by certified translations.)
 
Company Information
14. Company Profile (General background of the company, clients, product, services, etc.).
       • Company Name, address, Phone, Fax, & authorized person name
       • Net and gross Income figures $$$
       • Employer Tax ID and Business Address
       • Number of employees
       • Description of product and services the Company provides
       • Date company was founded
       • Provide Company brochure, literature or information package
 
15. Job title and job description.
 
16. Candidate’s salary and benefit ($$$ value of benefits) package information.
 
17. INS Filing Fee $1,110 to be paid in advance
      (New- Effective December 17, 2000 INS raised its filing fee to $1,110)

18. First time H1-B applicants may need a credential evaluation for an
     additional fee of $85 to be paid advance.
 
For a Start Up or a Newly Established Company,
Please Provide as Many of the Following:

1.   Certificate of Incorporation
2.   Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation
3.   Commercial Lease – Amendments to the Lease
4.   Stock Purchase Agreement-Investors Providing a financing of $$ million
5.   A summary of additional financing such as a bridge loan, Series “A”
6.   Bank Account Statements
7.   Financial Proforma projections for one to three years
8.   Balance Sheet
9.   Income Statement 
10. Corporate Tax Returns or an Audited Financial Statement
11. Payroll Register
12. Marketing Brochures and Presentation Materials
 
     

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