Current UCLA policy requires that an outside attorney be retained to assist with all H-1B cases. The Dashew Center will provide counseling in determining strategies for a case and selecting an attorney; review documents prepared by the attorney; ensure compliance with UCLA’s policy, procedure, and format; obtain university signatures; and provide status reports.
To begin the process of obtaining H-1B status, the Department Contact should get in touch with Niño Abueg, Gege Zhang or Sylvia Ottemoeller as early as possible by phone or email. Be prepared to answer the following questions when you contact the counselor: what is the position offered, what is the salary, what visa status does the individual currently hold, what is the expiration date of current status, and who will be paying the attorney fees.
For H-1B extension cases, the department must submit the documents to the Dashew Center no later than three months before the current H-1B status expires. It may be submitted up to six months prior to the current H expiration date.
