# Hiring International Employees

**Source**: https://global.utexas.edu/isss/department-resources/hiring
**Parent**: https://global.utexas.edu/isss

Departments can invite international professors, researchers, or certain classified staff to UT. Below you will find information to begin the process.

## [J-1 Exchange Visitors](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/department-resources/hiring/j1-exchange-visitor)

The J-1 Exchange Visitor status allows scholars, researchers and professors to come to the United States for temporary periods of time for the purpose of educational exchange.

## [H-1B Employment](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/department-resources/hiring/h1b)

For long-term employment (including tenure-track positions) in teaching and research, the H-1B visa status is most commonly used. H-1B status can be extended for up to six years and allows transition to permanent residency for qualified foreign nationals.

## [Individuals with F-1 or J-1 Employment Authorization](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/department-resources/hiring/opt-at-ut)

Some of our new hires already hold an immigration status that allows them to work. Learn more about employment eligibility for recent graduates of U.S. institutions in F-1 or J-1 status.

## [Lawful Permanent Residency](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/department-resources/hiring/lawful-permanent-residency)

The route to permanent residency for new hires is complex. Learn about the various actions required to facilitate this.

## [UT Policy on Sponsoring Foreign Nationals](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/department-resources/ut-hiring-policy)

Review UT’s policy regarding visa sponsorship of foreign nationals including information on which job titles are eligible for the H-1B visa and Permanent Residency.

## [Department Fees](https://global.utexas.edu/isss/about/fees)

Review ISSS service fees for preparing and processing immigration petitions and documents.

## [View H-1B LCA Postings](https://isss.io.utexas.edu/istart/xservices/employment/lcaPostings.cfm?index=misc%2Cutaustin)

In compliance with Department of Labor requirements for employers petitioning for H-1B / E-3 visas, the employer must publicly and anonymously post all Labor Condition Applications (LCA). Review all postings here.