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Case Initiation Request Forms for University Employees
Choose the type of case request below. If necessary, you may save the form and return to it later- just remember to write down the return code. If you lose the code or forget to write it down, contact ois@vanderbilt.edu.
Nonimmigrant Visa Case Initiation Request Form
Use the above form to request a case for an H-1B, TN, O-1 or E-3 visa. For the Nonimmigrant Visa Case Request, you will need the following:
- A completed Visa Deemed Export Questionnaire
- Job description
- Employee’s current status and expiration
- Employee’s contact information
- COA/POET for charges
- Name and email of department contact, supervisor and chair
Permanent Residence Case Initiation Request Form
Use the above request form to initiate a green card case. For the Permanent Resident Case Request, you will need the following:
- Job description
- Employee’s current status and expiration
- Employee’s contact information
- Employee's C.V. or resume
- COA/POET for charges
- Name and email of department contact, supervisor and chair
Fees
The department is responsible for all fees related to the status requested for the employee being sponsored.
Dependent costs (spouse and children) are paid for by the sponsored employee unless otherwise specified by the department. Premium processing fees may also be paid by the employee in some circumstances.