Guide for Foreign Nationals

Stonehill College must comply with federal regulations regarding the employment of foreign nationals (non-US citizens and non-permanent residents).  Federal immigration law regulates the hiring of foreign nationals, requiring employers to hire only U.S. citizens, permanent resident aliens, and aliens legally authorized to work in the United States. 

The most common nonimmigrant visa categories for research and teaching activities are:

-  J-1 Exchange Visitor

-  H-1B Visas for Temporary Workers in Specialty Occupations

-  F-1 and J-1 Students on Practical or Academic Training

-  TN Visas for Professionals who are nationals of Canada and Mexico

-  O-1 Visas for Individuals of Extraordinary Ability in their field of expertise

When interviewing candidates, they will complete the Foreign National Information form (linked below) while on campus.  If a decision is made to extend an offer to an individual who is in need of one of the above visas to be able to commence employment, the following must be done:

-  The Human Resources office must be notified of the offer prior to commencement of this process

-  The applicant information and Foreign National form are forwarded to the Office of the President

-  The candidate will then meet with the President

-  An application will be made on behalf of the candidate for the appropriate visa

Foreign National Information Form (.pdf)

Links:

Department of Labor Foreign Workers Guide

Employment Law Guide: Workers in Professional and Specialty Occupations (H-1B and H-1B1) 

U.S. Department of State Visa Information

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Stonehill Guide to Paying Honoraria and Travel Reimbursements to Foreign Nationals (.pdf)