The process of filing an H-1B petition begins when an academic department has decided to hire a foreign national.  Departments will find below a step-by-step description of the process for sponsoring a H-1B employee.The faculty supervisor must hold a permanent or tenure track position with the University. The supervisor’s information is included in the Position Information E-form. They must hold a title in the Professor or Scientist series. Note: This does not include adjunct faculty.

Description of the H-1B visa status for foreign nationals to teach or conduct research in a specialty occupation at UMD.

The University of Maryland is designated by the United States Department of State to sponsor internship/training programs on its campus in accordance with the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 1961 (Fulbright-Hayes Act).