H-1B Temporary Workers

H-1B status is a non-immigrant visa status for temporary workers engaged in "specialty occupations".  The H-1B is not transferable as it is sponsored by a specific employer and is valid only at that employer's location, however, if you already hold valid H-1B status we may be able to get an H-1B for UT Southwestern in less time than if you hold another visa status.

As with all non-immigrant visas, persons in H-1B status are required to schedule a check-in interview with the International Affairs Office on or before the first day of employment.

For an estimated timeline of how long this visa will take to be processed, please click on the following headings below:

Initial H-1B Application for Prospective International Employee who is abroad

Transfer H-1B Application for Prospective International Employee who is currently an H-1B at another institution