Transcript International Support

General Information
International Support for Faculty and Staff
2012
 This presentation is intended to provide a general overview
of programs and services offered at Coastal Carolina
University. If hired, specific details will be provided.
 The language used in this document does not create an
employment contract and does not create any contractual
rights or entitlements by the candidate. The university
reserves the right to revise the content of this summary, in
whole or in part, no promises or assurances, whether
written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with
the terms of this summary create any contract of
employment.
Immigration
 The Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity
(HREO) is responsible for overseeing employer sponsored
work authorization programs for international faculty and
staff.
 Role of Human Resources Office:
 To promote international exchange and maintain compliance with
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various federal requirements, HREO at Coastal Carolina University
provides:
consultation;
general counseling;
referrals; and
support services for U.S. and foreign faculty and staff.
Summary of Services
 Foreign faculty, staff and visiting scholars may be
eligible for the following services:
 Administration of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program for professors,
research scholars, short-term scholars and specialists.
 Management and/or coordination of employer-driven immigration
petitions for tenure-track positions, such as:
 H-1B, TN, O-1 temporary worker applications
 Labor certifications
 Employment based permanent resident petitions
 Adjustments of status as a U.S. permanent resident
 Information on tax liabilities
 Employment verification correspondence
 Adjustment and other relevant services
Determination Methods
 Sponsorship decisions are determined on a case-by-case
basis. Factors include:
 Current visa status
 Visa restrictions/eligibility requirements
 Home country residence requirements or other mandatory
contingencies
 Nature/expected length of position hired into
 Time available to prepare and process petition
 Other considerations
Determination Methods
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 Several visa types require a significant amount of time to prepare and
submit for processing with the appropriate federal government
agencies.
 If the new hire is eligible for work authorization, whether temporary or
permanent under the immigration laws, through a process which does
not require employer sponsorship, then that method should be used.
If the Office of Human Resources and Equal Opportunity must provide
employer assistance, we can provide sponsorship if there is sufficient
time to prepare and process another type of work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
 How can I learn more about the immigration process at
Coastal Carolina University?
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You are welcome to contact Kim Sherfesee, Director of
Compensation and Operations, at anytime to obtain general
information about employer sponsored programs offered at
Coastal Carolina University. However, detailed information
regarding specific and personal immigration matters can only be
discussed post job offer. Kim Sherfesee can be contacted at
[email protected] or (843)349-2138.
 If I am offered a position, when should I seek assistance
from the Office of Human Resources?
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Immediately following notification of a job offer, you should
contact Kim Sherfesee at [email protected] or (843)349-2138.
Important Notes
 All job offers are contingent upon the ability to
demonstrate employment eligibility based on federal
regulations.
 Therefore, it is critical to work with the Office of
Human Resources and Equal Opportunity to
determine if work authorization can be reasonably
obtained by scheduled start date.
Contact Information
 Immigration
 Kim Sherfesee, 843-349-2138
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[email protected]
 Employment
 Jeniffer Silver, 843-349-2139
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[email protected]