POLICY NO: 108
EFFECTIVE DATE: 09/01/1991

EMPLOYMENT OF NON-U.S. CITIZENS

This policy has been designed to assure compliance with the laws, regulations and procedures governing the employment of individuals who are not United States citizens.

With authorization from OHR/Employment, individuals who are not United States citizens or immigrants with permanent resident status are permitted to work as staff members at the University provided that there is compliance with applicable laws, regulations and procedures.

Immigration and Naturalization Service regulations require that non-citizens apply for and obtain the appropriate visa and required endorsement before they can be lawfully employed. This process often takes several months and may be delayed even longer by diplomatic complications. Therefore, it is important to advise non-citizen applicants that they begin the process well in advance of the date they expect to work.

Foreign nationals who have permanent resident status in the United States can be employed under the same conditions as United States citizens. All new employees, regardless of citizenship, are required to provide at the time of hiring appropriate documentation establishing identity and employment eligibility.

108.1 OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

Departments contemplating inviting a foreign scholar to the University should check with the Office of International Programs. It offers a full range of services on immigration and can provide advice on regulations, housing and insurance as well as assistance
with the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Any cases which result in termination of the appointments of faculty or staff who are not United States citizens by the University must come to the notice of the International Programs Office and the Office of Staff Relations.

Applicability: All Faculty & Staff
Cross-reference: Policy 101, Policy 104, Policy 105, Policy 119
Supersedes Policy Number(s): 110