Supporting documents required from an individual applying for an H-1B visa
For applicants applying from within the U.S.
Copy of I-94 record, admission stamp, and most recent U.S. visa stamp
Copy of current and all previous U.S. immigration documents
Examples: I-797 Approval Notices, Forms I-20, Forms DS-2019, EAD Card, I-612 Waiver Approval/DOS Waiver Recommendation Letter
If currently in the U.S. with an employment-based status (F-1 OPT, E-3, H-1B, etc.):
Copies of pay stubs for the most recent three months H-1B Transfers: Please note that employment with the other employer must continue until the IU H-1B application is RECEIVED by USCIS. Once we have received the receipt notice and the start date indicated on the H-1B application has arrived, the employee may leave their current position and begin working at Indiana University.
If currently in the U.S. with dependents requiring H-4 status:
Completed Form I-539 for the first dependent and Form I-539A for each additional dependent
Copy of dependent’s I-94 record and admission stamp
Copy of previous U.S. immigration documents (if applicable)
Copy of dependent's passport identification page, including any extension pages
Copy of dependent's most recent U.S. visa stamp
Proof of dependent’s relationship to the H-1B applicant
For all applicants
Copies of diploma, transcript, and if not a U.S. degree, credential evaluation (evaluation of your Diploma or Certificate of Completion AND a course-by-course evaluation of your transcript or final marksheet)
Copy of most recent curriculum vitae or resume
Copy of passport identification page, including any extension pages
Where to send supporting documents
Office of International Services Indiana University Ferguson International Center 330 N. Eagleson Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405
