Office of the Provost
Checklist of Information to be Submitted by an Employee for O-1 Visa Status
- A fully completed data collection form;
- Two copies of your most recent C.V. or resume;
- A copy of the highest academic degree you have been awarded (Please have these documents translated if they are not in English or Latin) ;
- If you have had your educational credentials evaluated by an accredited U.S. credentials evaluation service, please include a copy of the evaluation;
- Copies of publications (if you have more than 10, submit 10 of those you think are most relevant) to establish your qualifications for the O-1 visa.;
- 6-8 letters from scientific, scholarly or business-related experts in your field attesting to your outstanding contributions of significance to your field. Attach the complete C.V.s of the writers to the letters. (See sample letter.) ;
- Copies of any published material from professional journals, trade publications or major media written about your work in the field. Copies must include the name of the publication, date and the author;
- Documentation of your participation as a judge of the work of others in your field. (Requests to review articles, participation on Ph.D. panels, etc.);
- Evidence of a high salary or remuneration (if applicable);
- Documentation of membership in associations which require outstanding achievements of members;
- Evidence of the receipt of national or international prizes or awards for excellence in the field;
- Any other documentation you think might assist to establish your outstanding and extraordinary credentials for the position.
Also Include:
Copies of passports for yourself and any family members. Send only the
following pages: identification page, the page containing expiration date
and pages with any U.S. visas. (It is not necessary to translate your
passports).
If you are already in the U.S., send the following:
- Clear, legible copies of all DS-2019 or I-20 Forms issued to you;
- Clear, legible copy of any BCIS Form I-797, Notice of Action, ever issued to you;
- Clear, legible copies of the front and back sides of your most recent I-94, Record of Arrival and Departure Forms, for yourself and all family members.