Immigration Compliance
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5246 USA
(269) 387-5865
Application Deadlines
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Deadlines per application type
- PR: Consult with the immigration officer in Immigration Compliance as soon as possible.
H-1B: 2 to 6 months prior to the status expiration date or start of employment. (Non-AAUP: 6-months in advance. AAUP: 6-months in advance, no later than 2-months)
- J-1: 2 to 6 months prior to the status expiration date or start of employment.
- TN: 1 month if abroad, 4-6 months if in the U.S. prior to the status expiration date or start of employment.
- E-3: 2 to 6 months prior to the status expiration date or start of employment.
- O-1: 3 to 6 months prior to the status expiration date or start of employment.
Allow additional time if the scholar or employee will need to obtain a visa overseas.