International Employees
Wentworth Institute of Technology welcomes international faculty, staff, and visiting scholars from around the world who enrich our community. Through the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) we support these scholars and their hiring or host departments by assisting with immigration-related matters and providing information to help scholars and their families settle into Wentworth and the surrounding community.
Guidelines for International Employees:
Signatures:
While you are allowed to consult with outside counsel at your own expense, only specifically designated staff at Wentworth have the authorization to sign off on official immigration documents on behalf of the University.
Types of Visas Sponsored:
The GCO, in consultation with the host department, will determine the appropriate immigration status for your employment at Wentworth. The GCO will work with the academic department to facilitate an initial sponsorship petition, or for individuals currently hosted or employed by Wentworth, extension of stay. For specific information about visa categories commonly sponsored by Wentworth Institute of Technology, please review the categories below.
H-1B Temporary Workers:
Wentworth sponsors individuals for H-1B status for full-time “specialty occupations” at the University. Typically, H-1B sponsorship is appropriate for faculty and eligible staff positions.
O-1 Persons of Extraordinary Ability:
Wentworth will sponsor an individual for O-1 status when the individual’s credentials establish extraordinary ability in the sciences, engineering, or design and when H-1B sponsorship is not possible.
TN Mexican and Canadian NAFTA Professional Workers:
TN status is available only to Canadian or Mexican citizens for particular professions listed in Appendix 1603.D.1 of NAFTA. At Wentworth, TN is appropriate for teaching and some staff positions.
Permanent Residents:
Wentworth may sponsor faculty and some staff for permanent residency in one of three employment-based permanent residency categories: EB-1 for outstanding teaching and research; EB-2 for advanced degree professionals; and EB-3 for skilled workers.
J-1 Exchange Visitors:
J-1 status is appropriate for visiting professors and researchers at Wentworth. J-1 Exchange visitors can be short-term or long-term visiting appointments for teaching, research, and training. J-1 status cannot be used for tenure track appointments.
For additional information, please contact:
Lynn McCormick General Counsel
Office: Williston Hall - 201A
Phone: 617-989-5349
Email: mccormickl@wit.edu