University Procedure
Title
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Procedure for Pre-Review Requests
Introduction
Purpose
The Pre-Review is a formalized process to collect pertinent intake documentation and information to enable the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-Chapel Hill" or "University") ISSS to determine:
- Eligibility for University sponsorship
- Appropriate University-sponsored nonimmigrant status to pursue
Scope
Pre-Review request should be submitted for:
- Prospective international scholars* who have accepted an employment offer from UNC-Chapel Hill and require University-sponsored work authorization to begin employment,
- Current UNC-Chapel Hill employees who are ineligible to extend/update their current work authorization and require a different type of work authorization to continue employment, and
- Hosting Units seeking an exception to the UNC-Chapel Hill Policy on Sponsorship for Postdoctoral Research Associates.
Definitions
- ISSS: International Student and Scholar Services
- HU: Hosting Unit
- HUC: Hosting Unit Contact
Procedure
Step 1: HUC Initiates Pre-Review Request in ISSS Portal
- HUC reads and completes the Pre-Review Process Overview.
- HUC completes Position Information for Pre-Review e-form.
- (Prospective) employee emailed to complete their Pre-Review e-forms.
Step 2: (Prospective) Employee Completes their E-Forms
- (Prospective) Employee completes Employee Pre-Review Intake e-form.
- (Prospective) Employee completes U.S. Immigration History e-form(s).
- (Prospective) Employee reads and completes Employee Certification for Pre-Review.
- Pre-Review Request submitted to ISSS.
Step 3: ISSS Processing
- ISSS reviews.
- ISSS follows up on any incomplete items.
- Review complete; ISSS notifies the Hosting Unit of the Pre-Review Decision within 15 business days of the complete request.
Step 4: HU Submits Corresponding Request (As Needed)
- The HU should follow the instructions in the ISSS Pre-Review Decision email and submit the corresponding request to ISSS, if noted.
Notes
* International scholars typically hold research and teaching positions. Please note that SHRA positions and positions that have transitioned from SHRA to EHRA are not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. For inquiries regarding other positions, please contact ISSS at isss@unc.edu.
Related Requirements
University Policies, Standards, and Procedures
Contact Information
Primary Contact
Name: International Student and Scholar Services
Telephone: 919-962-5661
Email: ISSS@unc.edu