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If you are interested in obtaining or renewing employment authorization for a position at the University of Michigan, please be sure to consult with your unit; all requests must be initiated by hiring departments. The process to obtain an employment-based visa can take a significant amount of time – 4-6 months for an H-1B petition is typical – and involves various offices on campus and several federal government agencies. Therefore, it is recommended that any employment-based immigration process is started as early as possible.
Please note that our office cannot provide legal advice. If you need legal advice on immigration-related matters, we may refer you to an immigration attorney outside of the University.