Articles in this section

See more

ISSS Scholar: H-1B Templates Follow

Overview

This KB reviews H-1B templates and the process of setting up a template in the Scholar Admin. Maintain consistency and reduce double data entry when processing cases by creating templates to be used during the H-1B petition process. ISSS Admins are now able to define institutional data (Organization Mailing Address, Federal Employer ID, Fee Exemption Info, etc) within these templates.

 

Getting Started

Navigate to the Templates by going to Scholar Admin > Configuration > Templates > H-1B Templates. When you land on the Templates page, you will be presented with any existing templates.

mceclip1.png

 

 

Creating a New Template

To create a new template, scroll down to the + button in the lower right corner of the page. Clicking on the + button will present three template options: I-129 Supplements, Processing, and Full Template.mceclip0.png

 

 

H-1B Full Template

ISSS Admins can set up templates that contain information pertaining to the H-1B Information, H-1B I-129 Supplement, and Processing tabs. To begin, select Full Template.  Give the template a name and provide a description.  If existing full templates already exist, they can be used to build new templates by clicking the "Create template from existing one" button in the upper right corner.

mceclip2.png

Next, there are three sections that can be completed for the template: H-1B Information, H-1B I-129 Information, and Processing. The available fields per section are listed below:

H-1B Information

Petitioner Information

    • Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
    • Individual IRS Tax Number
    • U.S. SSN, if applicable
    • Mailing Address of Organization 
      • In Care of Name
      • Street Number and Name
      • Apt/Ste/Floor
      • Apt/Ste/Floor Number
      • City
      • State
      • Zip Code
      • Province
      • Postal Code
      • Country
    • Contact Information
      • Daytime Phone
      • Mobile Phone
      • Email
  • Information about the Petition
    • Basis for Classification: Select one
    • USCIS Receipt Number
    • Requested Action
  • Basic Information about Proposed Employment/Employer
    • Position Title
    • LCA or ETA Case #
    • Work address if different than organization address
      • Street
      • Apt/Ste/Floor
      • Apt/Ste/Floor Number
      • City
      • State
      • Zip Code
    • Do you want to have this request processed using Premium Processing?
    • Did you include an itinerary with the petition?
    • Will the beneficiary work for office at another company or location?
    • Will the beneficiary work exclusively in the CNMI?
    • Is this a full-time position?
    • Wages
      • Dollar Amount
      • Per (unit of time)
      • Other Compensation
    • Dates of Intended Employment
      • From
      • To
      • Type of Business
      • Year Established
      • Current Number of Employees in U.S.
      • Gross Annual Income
      • Net Annual Income

H-1B I-129

  • Classification Supplement
    • Petitioner First Name
    • Petitioner Middle Name
    • Petitioner Last Name
    • Classification sought
    • Are you filing this petition on behalf of a beneficiary subject to the Guam-CNMI cap exemption under Public Law 110-229?
    • Are you requesting a change of employer and was the beneficiary previously subject to the Guam-CNMI cap exemption under Public Law 110-229?
    • Does any beneficiary in this petition have ownership interest in the petitioning organization?
    • Complete this section if filing for H-1B Classification
      • Describe the proposed duties
      • Describe the beneficiary's present occupation and summary of prior work experience
    • Statement for H-1B Specialty Occupation and H-1B1 Chile and Singapore
      • Date
    • Statement for H-1B Specialty Occupation and U.S Department of Defense (DOD) Projects
      • Name of Authorized Official of Employer
    • Statement for H-1B U.S Department of Defense (DOD) Project only
      • Name of the DOD Project Manager
  • Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement
    • Cap out
    • Actual Wage
    • Case Type
    • General Information 
      • Employer Information - (select all items that apply)
        • Is the Petitioner an H-1B dependent employer?
        • Has the Petitioner ever been found to be a willful violator?
        • Is the beneficiary an H-1B nonimmigrant exempt from the department of Labor attestation requirements?
        • If yes, is it because the beneficiary's annual rate of pay is equal to at least $60,000?
        • Or is it because the beneficiary has master's degree or higher degree in a specialty related to the employment?
        • Does the petitioner employ 50 or more individuals in the United States?
        • Highest degree achieved
        • Major/Primary field of study
        • Rate of Pay Per Year
        • Dot Code
        • NAICS Code
    • Fee Exemption and/or Determination 
      • Are you an institution of higher education, as defined in section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965, 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)?
      • Are you a nonprofit organization or entity related to or affiliated with an institution of higher education, as defined in 8 CFR 214.2(h)(19)(iii)(B)?
      • Are you a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization, as defined in 8 CFR 214.2(h)(19)(iii)(C)?
      • Is this the second or subsequent request for an extension of stay that this petitioner has filed for this alien?
      • Is this an amended petition that does not contain any request for extensions of stay?
      • Are you filing the petition to correct a USCIS error?
      • Is the petitioner a primary or secondary education institution?
      • Is the petitioner a nonprofit entity that engages in an established curriculum-related clinical training of students registered at such an institution?
      • Do you currently employ a total of 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees in the United States, including all affiliates or subsidiaries of this company/organization?
    • Numerical Limitation Information
      • Specify the type of H-1B petition you are filing
    • Off-Site Assignment of H-1B Beneficiaries
      • The beneficiary of this petition will be assigned to work at an off-site location for all or part of the period for which H-1B classification sought.

      • If no, do not complete below 2 items

      • Placement of the beneficiary off-site during the period of employment will comply with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the H-1B nonimmigrant classification.
      • The beneficiary will be paid the higher of the prevailing or actual wage at any and all off-site locations. 

Processing

  • Notification office
    • Consulate/Pre-Flight Inspection/Port of Entry
    • Office address: City
    • Office address: U.S. State or Foreign Country
    • Does Beneficiary have a valid passport?
    • Are you filing any other petitions with this one?
    • Filing and replacement/initial I-94 applications with this petition?
    • Are you filing applications for dependents with this petition?
    • Is any beneficiary in this petition in removal proceedings?
    • Have you ever filed an immigrant petition for any beneficiary in this petition?
    • Did you indicate that you were filing a new petition?
    • Have you ever previously filed a nonimmigrant petition for this beneficiary?
    • If you are filing for an entertainment group, has the beneficiary not been with the group for at least one year?
    • Has the beneficiary ever been a J-1 exchange visitor or J-2 dependent of a J-1 exchange visitor?
  • Is an export controls license required?

Once the information is complete, click the Submit button in the bottom left corner of the page to save the template.

mceclip3.png

 

 

I-129 Supplements Template

ISSS Admins can set up templates that contain information pertaining to the supplement information for the I-129 form. To begin, give the template a name and description.

Screenshot__89_.png

Screenshot__90_.png

Next, there are two sections that can be completed for the template: 

  • Numerical Limitation Information
    • Specify the type of H-1B petition you are filling
  • Off-Site Assignment of H-1B Beneficiaries
    • The beneficiary of this petition will be assigned to work at an off-site location for all or part of the period for which H-1B classification sought.
    • If no, do not complete below 2 items
    • Placement of the beneficiary off-site during the period of employment will comply with the statutory and regulatory requirements of the H-1B nonimmigrant classification.
    • The beneficiary will be paid the higher of the prevailing or actual wage at any and all off-site locations.
    • Are you filing this petition on behalf of the beneficiary subject to the Guam-CNMI cap exemption under Public Law 110-229?
    • Are you requesting a change of employer and was the beneficiary previously subject to the Guam-CNMI cap exemption under Public Law 110-229?
    • Does any beneficiary in this petition have ownership interest in the petitioning organization?

Once the information has been selected, click the submit button to save this template. 

 

 

Processing Template

ISSS Admins can set up templates that contain information pertaining to the Processing Tab of the H-1B Profile. To begin, give the template a name and description.

Screenshot__91_.png

Screenshot__92_.png

Screenshot__93_.png

Within the template, you can complete any of the information that is found below:

  • Notification Office
    • Consulate/Pre-Flight Inspection/Port of Entry
    • Office address: City
    • Office address: U.S. State or Foreign Country
  • Does Beneficiary have a valid passport?
  • Are you filing any other petitions with this one?
  • Filing and replacement/initial I-94 applications with this petition?
  • Is any beneficiary in this petition in removal proceedings?
  • Have you ever filed an immigrant petition for any beneficiary in this petition?
  • Did you indicate that you were filing a new petition?
  • Have you ever previously filed a nonimmigrant petition for this beneficiary?
  • If you are filing for an entertainment group, has the beneficiary not been with the group for at least one year?
  • Have the beneficiary ever been a J-1 exchange visitor or J-2 dependent of a J-1 exchange visitor?
  • Is an export controls license required?

Once the information has been selected, click the submit button to save this template. 

 

 

Editing a Template

To edit a template, click on the pencil icon located within the Actions column of the Template list.

Screenshot__94_.png

This will direct you to the page identical to when creating the template. After updating any of the information, click the Submit button to save the changes.

To delete a template, click on the trash can icon located within the Actions column of the Template list. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to delete the template.   

Was this article helpful?
0 out of 0 found this helpful
Return to top