H-1B Forms

Important: Please contact Wendy Syer at the Center for International Education prior to completing and submitting any forms related to H-1B processing.

Below are some of the more commonly used forms for processing H-1B employment requests. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to complete and print any of the forms. For help working with PDF forms, see our PDF Tip Sheet. For questions about completing the forms or for help deciding which forms are appropriate, please contact Wendy Syer, Assistant Director of the Office of International Scholar Services, syer@utk.edu.

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• H-1B Processing Times
  This table is designed to give employing departments a general idea of how much time is required to process an H-1B application.


• H-1B Basic Information
  This document provides general information regarding H-1B Temporary Worker status and outlines specific requirements for H-1B employment.


• H-1B Instructions and Checklist
  These instructions contain a complete list of materials required for an H-1B petition. For further information about H-1B laws or application procedures, please contact Wendy Syer (syer@utk.edu).


• H-1B Request Form
  This form should be completed by the UT department or organizational unit wishing to employ an H-1B employee.


• H-1B Applicant Information
  This form is used to provide information to the Center for International Education about a UT employee (current or prospective) who will be the beneficiary of an H-1B petition.


• H-1B Actual Wage Calculation Form
  This form is used to comply with the U.S. law requiring employers to document that an H-1B employee will be paid the "actual wage" of his/her position.


• H-1B Request Amendment
  This form should be used when a hiring department wishes to change information provided on a recent "Request for H-1B Petition."