O-1 Request Procedures
Important Note 1: A UH-contracted, OGC-designated attorney will prepare, submit, and manage the O-1 petition on behalf of UH.
Important Note 2: Only Human Resources is authorized to sign USCIS O-1 forms on behalf of UH.
The hiring department is responsible for completing, signing, and submitting to the Immigration Specialist the following forms:
1. Copy of offer letter (not applicable if extending O-1)
2. Request to Petition for O-1
3. Sponsored Employee's CV/Resume
4. Export Control Form: Visa Candidate and Deemed Export Assessment
- Department Administrator or designee should access the Visa Candidate and Deemed Export Assessment template via DocuSign.
- Department Administrator or designee will enter names and email addresses for the Visa Candidate, Faculty/Staff Sponsor, and Department Chair (or equivalent).
- The Visa Candidate (prospective/current H-1B employee) must complete and sign Part I of the form.
- The Faculty/Staff Sponsor must complete Part II of the form and sign/certify in Part III.
- The Department Chair (or equivalent) must sign and certify in Part III.
- Information about Export Control requirements is available at UH Export Control.
FILING CHECK(S)
The law firm will use their business checks for the filing fees and will bill OGC.
Send To:
Casmin Hicks
Immigration Specialist
Office of the General Counsel
Mail Code: 2028