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Information Needed from the U. S. Employer:

• Copy of the Company Brochure and Annual Report (company description);
• Year Company was Established;
• Current Number of Employees; and
• Company's Gross Annual Income.

Information Needed from the Foreign National who is in the U. S.:

• Current address, home, work and fax phone numbers;
• Current Resume;
• Copy of most recent payroll statement (only if currently on H1B status);
• Copy of College Diploma(s);
• Copies of College Transcripts;
• Copies of Secondary School Certificates and mark sheets (for Indian and Mexican applicants);
• Clear copy of passport (all pages, including blank pages, and front and back covers);
• Social Security Number; and
• Name of the contact person at the company along with a current telephone and fax number.

NOTE: The items below may or may not apply:

• I-20 ID (front and back);
• Work Authorization Card (front and back, with expiration date clearly legible);
• Copy of all prior H1B approval Notice(s); and
• Copy of passports, I-94 cards, and Social Security Numbers for any family members who wish to apply for H-4 status/extension.

Information Needed from the Foreign National Who Are Not in the U. S.:

• Clear copy of College Diploma(s), Degree, etc...;
• Clear copy of College Transcripts or mark sheets;
• Clear copy of passport (all pages, including blank pages, and front and back covers);
• Current Resume;
• Copy of Employment Verification Letter from past employer;
• Dates of prior stays in the U.S. on either an H, F, L, or J visa; and
• Current address, phone number, and fax number.

Required Documents for H-1B Visa Stamping::

• An application Form OF-156, completed and signed. Blank forms are available without charge at all U.S. consular offices;
• A passport valid for travel to the United States and with a validity date at least six months beyond the applicant's intended period of stay in the United States. If more than one person is included in the passport, each person desiring a visa must make an application;
• One photograph 1 and 1/2 inches square (37x37mm) for each applicant, showing full face, against a light background;
• A notice of approval, Form I-797;
• A Labor Condition Application accepted by the Department of Labor;
• A description of the position from the US employer, confirming that the position is temporary, and including full details of why it is a "specialty" occupation. This should also confirm that the candidate will be a direct employee, and the salary level. Further, some information about the nature of the employer's business should be included;
• Proof of the candidate's qualifications such as certified copies of qualifications, including, where appropriate, confirmation of the US equivalency of any foreign qualifications. This confirmation of non-US qualifications is generally obtained by a qualified credentials evaluator or US academic, and must be accompanied by verbatim translations of any certificates/transcripts in languages other than English;
• A copy of the candidate's résumé (curriculum vitae);
• Copies of the candidate's previous passports, visa stamps, and I-94, if applicable;
• Copies of work authorization cards, I-20, and IAP-66 forms, if applicable;
• Details of the candidate's Social Security Number, if applicable;
• Details of the candidate's foreign address;
• A copy of the employment offer letter;
• If relevant, a license enabling the candidate to work in the US.

Documents Required to Convert from H-4 to H-1B:

• Original I-797 .(or, approved petition);
• Copy of I-129 ( petition filed for H-1B);
• Copy of Labor Form;
• Copy of latest pay stubs.(Carry all of them to be on the safe side);
• Copy of degree evaluation done by your employer when filing for your H-1;
• All original transcripts with copies;
• Letter from Human Resource stating your designation, salary ,duration and nature of work;
• Attested copy of marriage certificate. Take the original along with you too if you have it;
• All your passports and I-94s along with the latest I-94 (Passport must be valid for at least 6 months more than the date of expiry of H-1);
• Letters of reference from your last job, if any;
• Offer Letter from your company;
• Completed application form;
• Passport size photo; and
• Visa Fee.