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How to Petition for an H-1B Visa

Stanford University's official representative for processing visa requests for postdoctoral scholars is the Bechtel International Center. In collaboration with the Bechtel International Center, the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs reviews and approves all H-1B visa applications for postdoctoral scholars. H-1B visas are viewed as exceptions in the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs as the J1 visa is the preferred visa of postdoctoral scholars. Petitions for H-1B visas for postdoctoral scholars originate in the sponsoring department and must be reviewed in OPA before advancing to in the Bechtel International Center. Brian Groves or Lee Madden are the key contacts on H-1B visa and can be reached at foreign.scholars@stanford.edu.

For more detailed information about how to petition for an H-1B visa, plus links to checklists, forms, and other resources, visit Bechtel's web page The H-1 Visa at Stanford University.

You may also find the following Bechtel web pages helpful in managing H-1B visas:

• Frequently Asked Questions: H-1 Status at Stanford
  
  
• H-1B Extension at Stanford University
  

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