How can I continue to employ someone with an F-1 visa after Practical Training expires?
If UCSC wants to continue employment past the dates on the EAD card generally we use the J-1 exchange visitor visa and a “change of status” is required by the U.S. government. Submit a J-1 visa request on our website at http://oie.ucsc.edu/is3/staff.shtml#j1 with materials for an academic appointment to your divisional academic HR coordinator as far in advance as possible (recommend at least 6 months in advance). The scholar must apply to the USCIS for change of status from F-1 to J-1 exchange visitor, which can take 4-6 months or longer to be approved. Alternatively, the scholar can leave the U.S.
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