• Quick Summary
  • Click here
  • See also our Immigration Summary on "B" Visitors
• Required Documents and Information
  • Email the following to PISA@Purdue.edu
    • The visitor's name and email - PISA then emails the visitor to request certain details and to obtain their current CV
    • Attestation Form for Host
  • If there are more than 5 visitors, please complete the Group Processing spreadsheet and Filelocker this to PISA@purdue.edu for processing
• When to Contact PISA
  • The host faculty member is responsible for contacting PISA, as soon as the visitor indicates they need the Purdue letter to facilitate their visa appointment or admission, OR as soon as it is decided that the visit will include access to non-public campus areas, Labs or other controlled / sensitive areas

• Quick Summary
  • Click here
  • See also our summary on "How to Host a Visiting Scholar"
• Required Form
  • Email the "All J / VS Intake Form" to PISA@purdue.edu
  • Required Approvals
    • The host faculty member personally must complete and sign the section of the Intake titled "Faculty Host Attestation"
    • The following signatures/approvals need to either be present on the completed intake form, or be attached as emails to the submission of the intake form to PISA: Business Office approval and Department Head approval
• When to Contact PISA
  • The Department Contact is responsible for contacting PISA, as soon as it is decided to host the scholar; contacting PISA sooner is fine
  • For timelines, see the Quick Summary

• Quick Summary
  • Click here
  • See also our summary on "How to Host a Visiting Scholar"
• Required Form
  
  • Email the "All J / VS Intake Form" to PISA@purdue.edu
  • Required Approvals
    
    • The host faculty member personally must complete and sign the section of the Intake titled "Faculty Host Attestation"
    • The following signatures/approvals need to either be present on the completed intake form, or be attached as emails to the submission of the intake form to PISA: Business Office approval and Department Head approval 
• When to Contact PISA
  
  • The Department Contact is responsible for contacting PISA, as soon as it is decided to host the scholar; contacting PISA sooner is fine
  • For timelines, see the Quick Summary

• Quick Summary
  • See our immigration summary to understand what a Student Intern (Visiting Undergraduate Student) is
  • See our Guide on "How to Host a Visiting Undergraduate Student" to understand the ISS and other steps involved in issuing the invitation letter and immigration paperwork
• Required Form
  • Email the "All J / VS Intake Form" to PISA@Purdue.edu
  • Required Approvals
    • The host faculty member personally must complete and sign the section of the Intake titled "Faculty Host Attestation"
    • The following signatures/approvals need to either be present on the completed intake form, or be attached as emails to the submission of the intake form to PISA: Business Office approval, Department Head approval
• When to Contact PISA
  • The Department Contact is responsible for contacting PISA, as soon as it is decided to host the scholar; contacting PISA sooner is fine
  • For timelines, see the Quick Summary

• Quick Summary
  • Click here
• Required Forms
  • Note: The unit does not need to figure out which process and forms are required - contact PISA and we can advise you.
  • Work Visa (to work “now”)
    
    • To request J-1 visa status, use the "All J / VS Intake Form" 
    • To request E-3, H-1B, O-1 or TN visa status, use the COS "HEOTN & New Faculty" Intake Form
      
      • H-1B (and E-3) regulations may impose additional wage considerations on the hire; if a hiring manager knows prior to offer that the chosen candidate prefers H-1B (or E-3) status, it is strongly recommended that a pre-offer immigration wage analysis is obtained at that time to confirm what the required wage threshold for the H-1B (or E-3) status will be. The request form for pre-offer immigration wage analyses should be completed and sent to intlwage@purdue.edu. 
• When to Contact PISA
  
  • The Department Contact is responsible for contacting PISA about the prospective visiting faculty member
  • PISA should be contacted not later than the moment it is decided to host/hire the visiting faculty member; contacting PISA sooner is fine
  • For timelines, see the Quick Summary

• Quick Summary
  • Click here
• Required Forms
  
  • Note: The unit does not need to figure out which process and forms are required - contact PISA and we can advise you.
  • Work Visa (to work “now”)
    
    • To request J-1 visa status, use the "All J / VS Intake Form"
    • To request H-1B, E-3, TN or O-1 visa status, use: COS "HEOTN & New Faculty" Intake Form;
      
      • Whether to sponsor postdocs for H status is subject to supervisor discretion
      • H-1B (and E-3) regulations may impose additional wage considerations on the hire; if a hiring manager knows prior to offer that the chosen candidate prefers H-1B (or E-3) status, it is strongly recommended that a pre-offer immigration wage analysis is obtained at that time to confirm what the required wage threshold for the H-1B (or E-3) status will be. The request form for pre-offer immigration wage analyses should be completed and sent to intlwage@purdue.edu. 
• When to Contact PISA
  
  • The Department Contacts is responsible for contacting PISA about incoming new international postdocs, preferably as soon as the decision is made to hire the individual. PISA has no way of knowing about offers extended to postdocs independent of the department.
  • However, if there are concerns about any aspect of the hire or immigration process (such as the required wage rate), OR the timeline is especially tight, please reach out earlier so that we can provide more expedient support
  • For timelines, see the Quick Summary

• Quick Summary
  • Click here
• Required Forms
  • Note: The unit does not need to figure out which process and forms are required - contact PISA and we can advise you.
  • Work Visa (to work “now”)
    
    • To request J-1 visa status, use the "All J / VS Intake Form"
    • • J-1 sponsorship is available only if the employment is for a specific duration (the offer letter has an end date)
      • J-1 sponsorship and permanent residence sponsorship cannot be requested at the same time; these are incompatible, by law
    • To request H-1B, E-3, TN or O-1 visa status, use the COS "HEOTN & New Faculty" Intake Form
      
      • H-1B (and E-3) regulations may impose additional wage considerations on the hire; if a hiring manager knows prior to offer that the chosen candidate prefers H-1B (or E-3) status, it is strongly recommended that a pre-offer immigration wage analysis is obtained at that time to confirm what the required wage threshold for the H-1B (or E-3) status will be. Talent Acquisition will request this analysis, through the Compensation department, if the hiring manager indicates that immigration sponsorship is available.
  • Permanent Residence (to work indefinitely, this must be requested in addition to a work visa)
    
    • For Permanent Residence, use the COS "HEOTN & New Faculty" Intake Form
    • Whether to offer US permanent residence to a staff member is subject to supervisor discretion and Dean's level approval (via the DFA and Angie Teel)
    • The norms for staff permanent residence are
      
      • EB-2 PERM for staff who neither teach nor research
      • EB-2 “Re-Selection” for staff who teach
      • EB-1B Outstanding Processor/Research or EB-2 National Interest Waiver for staff who research
    • Purdue policy requires completion of one year of employment prior to filing a request for permanent residence. This means AY hires must complete an AY year; FY hires must complete an FY year. It is the supervisor's discretion as to whether the year must be in the qualifying position or not; supervisors may consider employment in any other position within the unit to satisfy this requirement, if they choose.
• When to Contact PISA
  
  • Talent Acquisition is responsible for contacting PISA about new international staff hires.
  • Under normal circumstances, this is done once the offer is accepted by the staff person. However, if there are concerns about any aspect of the hire or immigration process, OR the timeline is especially tight, the hiring manager or the Talent Acquisition Specialist may contact PISA earlier so that we can provide more expedient support
  • For timelines, see the Quick Summary

• Quick Summary
  • Click here
• Required Documents and Information
  • Note: The unit does not need to figure out which process and forms are required - contact PISA and we can advise you.
  • Tenured, Tenure-Track, and Clinical Faculty, and Professors of Practice
    • Work Visa (to work “now”)
      • Use the COS "HEOTN & New Faculty" Intake Form to request both the work visa and permanent residence.
      • The norm for faculty is H-1B. In limited circumstances, O-1 visa status might be required.
      • H-1B (and E-3) regulations may impose additional wage considerations on the hire. In most cases, the pre-offer wage analysis is completed during the development and approval of the faculty requisition, in Success Factors. In the case of dual career hires or search waivers, an independent request for wage analysis must be submitted to ISS: use the pre-offer immigration wage analysis request form and submit to intlwage@purdue.edu. 
      • J-1, F-1, F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT), and J-1 Academic Training (AT) are prohibited for these appointments. If the candidate arrives on campus to start their appointment in one of these statuses, then the appointment must be converted to a visiting faculty appointment, with associated reduction in wage rate and benefits.
    • Permanent Residence (to work indefinitely, this must be requested in addition to a work visa)
      • Permanent residence is required for these categories of appointments.
      • The norm is EB-2 permanent residence. EB-1B permanent residence is more expensive and carries more risk, but may be recommended if the faculty is born in India or China or in limited other circumstances.
  • Research Faculty
    • Work Visa (to work “now”)
      • To request J-1 visa status, use the "All J / VS Intake Form" 
        • J-1 sponsorship is available only if the employment is for a specific duration (the offer letter has an end date)
        • J-1 sponsorship and permanent residence sponsorship cannot be requested at the same time; these are incompatible, by law
      • To request H-1B, E-3, TN or O-1 Sponsorship, use the COS "HEOTN & New Faculty" Intake Form
        • H-1B (and E-3) regulations may impose additional wage considerations on the hire. In most cases, the pre-offer wage analysis is completed during the development and approval of the faculty requisition, in Success Factors. In the case of dual career hires or search waivers, an independent request for wage analysis must be submitted to ISS: use the pre-offer immigration wage analysis request form and submit to intlwage@purdue.edu. 
    • Permanent Residence (to work indefinitely, this must be requested in addition to a work visa)
      • For permanent residence, use the same COS "HEOTN & New Faculty" Intake Form. It is the department's choice whether to sponsor permanent residence.
      • The norm for research faculty is either EB-1B permanent residence for Outstanding Professors/ Researchers or EB-2 National Interest Waiver permanent residence.
• When to Contact PISA
  • The Department Contacts is responsible for contacting PISA about incoming new faculty.
  • Under normal circumstances, PISA should be contacted once the offer is accepted by the international faculty member. However, if there are concerns about any aspect of the hire or immigration process, OR the timeline is especially tight, please reach out earlier so that we can provide more expedient support
  • For timelines, see the Quick Summary

US immigration rules impose additional requirements on the wages of foreign workers pursuing certain immigration benefits (visa status or permanent residence). In those cases, ISS must perform a preliminary 'immigration wage analysis' to verify the required wage rate for the opportunity. Note: PISA is not involved in immigration wage analyses. If you have questions, please email intlwage@purdue.edu. 

1. Which immigration benefits require immigration wage analyses? 

• H-1B 
• E-3
• EB-2 permanent residence for university teachers or staff
• EB-3 permanent residence for staff

2. Which situations require a preliminary immigration wage analyses before the offer may be issued?

• New Faculty Searches
  • Tenured, Tenure-track, Clinical and Professors of Practice: A preliminary immigration wage analysis must be completed to ensure that if the chosen candidate is international and needing immigration sponsorship, the offered wage meets with US government requirements for the sponsored immigration benefits. The Office of Institutional Equity adds ISS as an ad hoc reviewer to the requisition in SuccessFactors. ISS performs the analysis and inserts the result into the Requisition Comments. It might be necessary to scroll down through the Comments to see the wage analysis results. The Office of the Provost verifies the offered wage against the immigration wage analysis prior to approving the department's proposed offer letter. 

3. How can a a preliminary immigration wage analysis be requested before the offer is issued, even if it is not required?

• Visiting Faculty / Research Faculty: 
  • Immigration wage analyses may be performed at the Department's request. Most Visiting Faculty are sponsored through the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program which does not require immigration wage analyses. However, if the Visiting Faculty requires or prefers H-1B or E-3 visa status processing, then the immigration wage analysis is required.
    • If the department is conducting a search through a SuccessFactors requistion, then they must notify OIE that an immigration wage analysis is wanted.
    • If the department is not conducting a formal search, then complete the Immigration Wage Request Intake and email to intlwage@purdue.edu with a copy of the proposed posting / ad. 
• Postdocs: 
  • Immigration wage analyses may be performed at the Department's request. The request can come from the hiring manager or the business office.
  • Most Postdocs are sponsored through the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program which does not require immigration wage analyses. However, if the postdoc requires or prefers H-1B or E-3 visa status processing, then the immigration wage analysis is required.
    • If the department is not conducting a formal search, then complete the Immigration Wage Request Intake and email to intlwage@purdue.edu with a copy of the proposed posting / ad. 
• Staff:
  • New Positions / Reclassifications
    • Immigration wage analyses may be performed during the development of a new position or reclassification of an existing position.
    • Compensation requests the analysis. If the hiring manager is interest, please let your Compensation Specialist know; hiring managers cannot request analyses independently. A properly drafted position description is required by ISS to support the wage analysis.
  • Promotions / Extensions
    • Immigration wage analyses may be performed in advance of a promotion or as part of an evaluation whether to extend sponsored immigration status
    • For promotions, complete the Immigration Wage Request Intake and email to intlwage@purdue.edu with a copy of the updated / redlined position description. We will verify the details with the Compensation specialist for your department.
    • For pre-extension inquiries, complete the Immigration Wage Request Intake and email to intlwage@purdue.edu with confirmation that the duties, worksite and other details of the position have not changed. If the position has changed, additional details will be required.

4. Why are the immigration wage analyses described above only "preliminary"?

US immigration law mandates two separate wage analyses to occur if the immigration benefit is requested from the government (as listed above in Section 1):

• Prevailing Wage Analysis, where we look outside the organization to compare the wage to data compiled by the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and
• Actual Wage Analysis, where we look inside the organization to compare the offered wage to the university's pay equity system.

Both analyses must occur prior to the immigration paperwork being finalized. However, in certain situations, we are conducting the analysis prior to a candidate being selected. In these cases we can perform only the prevailing wage. That is because the prevailing wage analysis is based only on the terms and conditions of employment - the responsibilities, geographic area of employment, requirements, travel and other details, all of which are known once the opportunity is finalized. We cannot conduct the actual wage analysis because we have no candidate to compare to the existing workers within the organization. Once a candidate is chosen, and if that candidate is international and requiring immigration sponsorship, then an actual wage analysis is conducted as part of the processing of the immigration paperwork. 

If an offer is issued and signed, and the Department believes then that the chosen candidate might be international and needing sponsorship, the Department should not request an independent immigration wage analysis. Instead, the Department should contact PISA to request the immigration process. PISA will help guide the Department on that request. 

If there are questions about the immigration wage analyses, please email intlwage@purdue.edu. 

• Intake Forms for Visitors

  • Intake Form for "B" Visitor

• Intake Forms for Visiting Appointments

  • J-1 Requests
    • Visiting Undergraduate Students / Visiting Student Interns / Visiting Scholars / non-salaried Visiting Faculty
      • "All J / VS Intake Form"
  • Non-J-1 Visiting Scholars
    • Fullbright scholars, other scholars with US government sponsors, non-Purdue students with OPT or AT (Academic Training), etc.
      • "All J / VS Intake Form"

• Intake Form for J-1 Employment Appointments

  • Postdocs, Limited Term Lecturers, Salaried Visiting Faculty, Staff with limited appointments
    • "All J / VS Intake Form"

• English Language Proficiency Attestation

  • Normally, this is provided in the Initial J-1 Request intake form. If that form has been fully submitted to PISA and documentation of English Proficiency is being requested, you may use this attestation form
  • Attestation of English Proficiency

• Intake for New International Faculty

  • New appointments for tenured, tenure-track, clinical faculty or professors of practice, or research faculty 

    • COS "HEOTN and New Faculty" Intake Form

• Intake for H-1B, E-3, TN or O-1 Requests 

  • Salaried Visiting Faculty, Postdocs, Limited Term Lecturers, Lecturers, Staff, current Faculty needing extension or additional immigration services
    • COS "HEOTN and New Faculty" Intake Form

• Intake for Permanent Residence Requests

  • COS "HEOTN and New Faculty" Intake Form

• Request for Immigration Wage Analysis outside of SuccessFactors

  • See Form instructions for when this is required / permitted
  • Pre-Offer Wage Analysis Request

NOTE: All Intake Forms needed from the internationals themselves are facilitated directly by PISA, to ensure that the Forms are returned to PISA only through Filelocker and not through email, to ensure compliance with Purdue's policies relating to sensitive and personally identifying data.