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Office of International Students & Scholars Home > CIP > Frequently Asked Questions for H-1B |
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Can I get a Social Security Card? A social
security number may be applied for
after you have secured legal
employment.
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How do I get a Social Security Card? First, you
must have a job or an offer of a job. You will need to bring a letter
from your employer stating your job description, location of employment,
and number of hours you will work per week. Your International Student
Advisor will issue you a letter that you will take along with the letter
from your employer, a Social Security application form (available in the
CIP Office), passport, visa, I-94, to the Social Security
Office. Consult an International
Student Advisor for additional information.
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How do I get a WV Driver’s License? H-1B workers
are eligible to apply for a WV driver’s license. You will need a letter
issued by an International Student Advisor stating you are currently
working at Marshall University. To request a letter, you must fill out
the “Action Request Form” and return to the CIP Office. If you are
applying for a driver’s license, you will need to take a written exam
and will also need to complete a driving test. For more information,
please go to the WV DMV website:
www.wvdot.com/6_motorists/dmv
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I
have rented a house/apartment and need information regarding utilities
(gas, water, electric, cable, phone). Where can I get this information? You can get
the list of important phone numbers for utilities, nearby hospitals, and
banks at this site.
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I
want to enroll my children in school. I need information regarding
schools (elementary through high school). If you are living in Cabell County, check this site. If you are
living in Wayne County, check this
website. · Can my H-4 dependent study or work? H-4
dependents may study in the U.S., full- or part-time, but the duration
of their stay is dependent on the H-1B’s period of stay. Dependents
should weigh the benefits of changing their status to F-1 versus
remaining in H-4 status. H-4 dependents are not subject to the F-1
requirements to pursue a full course of study, but there are NOT
eligible for F-1 benefits such as on-campus employment and practical
training. H-4
non-immigrants cannot be employed in the United States or receive
compensation from any U.S. source. · Travel and reentry in H-1B status H-1B workers
often need to travel abroad for business or pleasure. It is not
difficult to reenter the United States provided certain conditions are
met:
Documentation needed when traveling abroad: H-1B workers who travel abroad should carry the original H-1B approval
notice for their current employer. Although the Form I-797 approval
notice states that the employer should retain the top portion of the
form, there have been reports that consular and immigration inspectors
often request to see the original. A current letter from the employer
verifying employment, although not necessary, can also serve to
facilitate reentry, as will a copy of the H-1B petition.
Visa requirements for reentry in H-1B status:
An H-1B worker who is not visa
exempt must have a valid H-1B visa to re-enter the United States after a
trip abroad.
Exception for travel to Canada or Mexico for 30 days or less:
Under the “automatic extension of
validity at port-of-entry” provisions, an H-B alien may reenter the
United States after a trip solely to Canada or Mexico that lasted no
more than 30 days, without the need to obtain a new H-1B visa, even if
the individual’s prior H-1B visa has expired.
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