An H-1B visa is a type of visa that requires direct employer sponsorship for an international employee.

H-1B EMPLOYMENT

If the University of Kansas Medical Center petitioned for your H-1B visa status, that visa is contingent upon continued employment with the university. This means if your employment ends, your H-1B status will end upon the last date of employment.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL

When traveling internationally, H-1B employees should make sure to have the following items with them:

1. Passport valid for at least six months into the future
2. Valid H-1B visa stamp in their passport
3. I-797 original approval notice
4. Employment verification letter (from either the department where you work or from the university's Human Resources)

If you will need to apply for a new H-1B visa stamp while abroad, please have items 1-4 listed above and a copy of your H-1B petition.

Upon return from international travel, please be sure to provide the Office of International Programs (OIP) with the latest copy of your I-94 (https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov) and H-1B visa stamp when applicable.

Travel to Canada and Mexico (Automatic Revalidation)

The Automatic Revalidation provision allows internationals on H-1B status to reenter the United States on an expired H-1B visa stamp when traveling to Canada, Mexico or the adjacent islands for 30 days or less.

Contact Us

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Kimberly Connelly and Irina Aris. Please consult with our office when traveling internationally at the time of changing to H-1B status as well as when amending or extending your H-1B status.