Forms & Documents

Department administrators play an active role in many of the immigration processes related to foreign nationals employed at or visiting UIC. Forms and links to initiate a variety of requests can be found below. Please note that this page does not address requests for enrolled international students.

If you have questions about the forms below or are not sure which one to submit, please contact OIS at oisscholar@uic.edu.

General OIS Forms for International Employees, Scholars, and Visitors Heading link

myOIS

Portal used to submit and manage immigration-related requests.
Non-UIC Sponsored Employee Check-In

myOIS e-form initiated by the department when welcoming a non-UIC sponsored employee or visitor.
Scholar Departure Verification Form

myOIS e-form initiated by the department when an employee, scholar, or visitor completes their stay.

J-1 Exchange Visitor DS-2019 Request Forms and Resources Heading link

DS-2019 Form Requests (Department Initiated)

Initial and Extension Requests for Research Scholar/Professor/Short-Term Scholar and Student Intern
Certification of Academic Status (Student Intern)

Applicant/prospective Student Intern to complete
No Patient Care Statement

Template for department to use when hosting scholars that hold a foreign M.D. degree or equivalent
Student Intern Evaluation Form

Template evaluation to be used for mid-point and final evaluations.
UIC HR J-1 Title Matrix

Suggested UIC titles for J-1 EV Scholars
UIC HR Template Invitation Letters

Via UIC HR Website

UIC Employee (H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3) Request Forms and Resources Heading link

H-1B, O-1, E-3, & In-country TN Requests

Initial, Extension, and Amendment Requests for H-1B, O-1, TN, or E-3 status.
H-1B Letter to the Examiner

Submit a pdf draft with the H-1B Request Form.
Deemed Export Certification Form

Submit with the H-1B or O-1 Request Forms.
TN USMCA Trade Invitation (Overseas)

Contact oisscholar@uic.edu for a template TN invitation letter.
Credential Evaluation Resources

List of evaluation company services.

Permanent Residency Request Forms - Consult OIS Prior to Submission Heading link

Outstanding Researcher/Professor

For individuals outstanding in their field; recognized internationally as outstanding in a specific academic area.
PERM/Labor Cert Special Recruitment “Teaching"

For positions for college and university teachers.
PERM/Labor Cert Basic Recruitment “Non-Teaching"

A category involving labor certification and recruitment.
PERM Prevailing Wage Request Form

A document required for PERM applications.
National Interest Waiver Physician

Category for physicians of exceptional ability holding an advanced degree.

Office of International Services

Forms & Documents

General OIS Forms for International Employees, Scholars, and Visitors Heading link

J-1 Exchange Visitor DS-2019 Request Forms and Resources Heading link

UIC Employee (H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3) Request Forms and Resources Heading link

Permanent Residency Request Forms - Consult OIS Prior to Submission Heading link

Office of International Services

Forms & Documents

General OIS Forms for International Employees, Scholars, and Visitors Heading link Copy link

J-1 Exchange Visitor DS-2019 Request Forms and Resources Heading link Copy link

UIC Employee (H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3) Request Forms and Resources Heading link Copy link

Permanent Residency Request Forms - Consult OIS Prior to Submission Heading link Copy link

General OIS Forms for International Employees, Scholars, and Visitors Heading link

J-1 Exchange Visitor DS-2019 Request Forms and Resources Heading link

UIC Employee (H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3) Request Forms and Resources Heading link

Permanent Residency Request Forms - Consult OIS Prior to Submission Heading link