International Faculty Visa Processing Handbook

Hiring international faculty is part of a stated goal to increase diversity at Kenyon College.  To address the challenge of living in a global economy and society, Kenyon believes that students must learn from a wide diversity of cultures and that “discourse is enriched by the diversity of the faculty and student body” (Kenyon College, 2013).  Globalization is an important part of Kenyon’s overall mission in educating students.  In order to bring international faculty in as temporary visitors or permanent tenure track hires, there are government regulations and processes to which we must adhere.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0       What is a Visa?

1.1.1    Visa Types - Nonimmigrant

1.1.2    Visa Types - Immigrant

1.2       Visa Waiver Program

1.3       Visa Extensions

2.0       Legal Permanent Residence (Green Card)

2.1       Naturalization

3.0       Most Commonly Used Visas at Kenyon

3.1       H1B Visas

3.2       J Visas

3.3       TN Visas

3.4       Optional Practical Training (F1 Visa status)

4.0       E-Verify and the I9

4.1       Rights and Protections

5.0       Kenyon Employment Guidelines

6.0       Appendix

6.1       Forms

6.2       Fees and Timetables

6.3       Frequently Asked Questions