How is Visa Processing Handled at CSUF?

 

How far in advance must the request be submitted?

To be sure that Risk Management can obtain the needed status in time for the employment start date, we advise departments to submit their request to us at minimum, a full six (6) months in advance of the employment start date. Submitted any later, there is an increased risk that the requested start date cannot be accommodated. The new faculty/staff hire may not begin working at CSUF without an approved visa. If working during the summer intersession, the visa effective start date will need to be dated for the summer intersession start date and not the fall semester start date.

 

How does the process start?

The new faculty/staff hire’s department notifies Risk Management that the new faculty/staff hire requires an employment visa. Risk Management emails the new      faculty/staff hire to request the required documentation for the visa petition. Risk Management may request additional materials specific to each case.

 

Who pays for the process?

The faculty/staff hire’s department pays all government filing fees.

 

Can’t I just hire my own lawyer to take care of my employment visa?

Risk Management is the only entity authorized to prepare and submit employment visa petitions on CSUF’s behalf. CSUF may recommend that you seek the advice of an attorney in many different cases. You can hire your own attorney to advise you personally.