Internal Transfer of International Scholar
Human Resources, Office of International Services | Approved October 31, 2018
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Purpose
Arrange for the transfer of international scholars from one Íøºì±¬ÁÏ, Baltimore (UMB) department to another UMB department.
Applicability
Departments hiring an individual already on a UMB-sponsored visa status (J-1, H-1B, O-1, TN, or E-3) from another UMB department.
Instructions
- Ensure that the international scholar has received an offer of employment or an approved appointment in the new department.
- Determine the type of visa status the international scholar has and that it is sponsored by UMB.
- If J-1, new department should complete the J-1 Scholar Extension/Amendment request and submit at least ten (10) business days prior to the start of the new appointment.
- If H-1B, O-1, TN, or E-3 the department should complete the Employment Change Questionnaire in Sunapsis.
- OIS will either approve the transfer as is, or
- OIS will advise on procedures for the OIS to file an amendment with USCIS.
- Contact the Office of International Services at x6-7488 if you have further questions.