Ohio State is in the process of revising websites and program materials to accurately reflect compliance with the law. While this work occurs, language referencing protected class status or other activities prohibited by Ohio Senate Bill 1 may still appear in some places. However, all programs and activities are being administered in compliance with federal and state law.

H-1B Extension

To continue employment at Ohio State beyond the current H-1B petition end date, another H-1B petition must be submitted to USCIS to extend the H-1B status of a foreign national. The maximum period for H-1B status is six years unless an individual is currently in the permanent residency process. See Permanent Residency for more details.

An H-1B petition for extension requires all the same procedures and materials listed in Step by Step and takes 4-7 months. Employing departments should submit H-1B extension paperwork to the Office of International Affairs 8-10 months prior to the expiration of the current H-1B petition.

Since the individual is in the H-1B status, the employee can continue to work as long as International Affairs has received the official receipt notice from USCIS before the current H-1B petition expires. The receipt notice is received 3 weeks after the petition is submitted to USCIS. However, the official H-1B approval notice is required for re-entry after travel outside the United States and needed for applying for a U.S. visa stamp.