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**Documents Required for FTE requests, including Research Fellow,
Clinical Fellow, Staff Scientist, Staff Clinician, Investigator
(Tenure-track), Senior Investigator (Tenure), Adjunct Investigator,
Special Expert:**

-   Completed NIH Form 829-1

-   Copy of doctoral degree (e.g. M.D., Ph.D.) ^1^

-   CV and Bibliography

-   2 letters of reference

-   Four point memorandum, if applicable, for incidental patient contact
    (M.D. only)---required for [ALL]{.underline} FTEs; if full patient
    contact is requested for J-1 sponsorship, see J-1 Alien Physician
    (below)

-   Copy of passport biographical page for VS and each dependent
    (including passport expiration date)

-   If currently in the US:

-   Copy of current Form I-94 for VS **and** dependents

-   Copy of most recent visa for VS **and** dependents, if available

-   Copy of immigration documents (see below)

^1^ Include translation of all foreign language documents

**In addition, include these documents according to immigration
status:**

**[H-1B]{.underline}**:

-   H-1B petition worksheet and credentials
    (<http://dis.ors.od.nih.gov/forms/h1bworksheet.doc>)

-   LCA attestation form
    (<http://dis.ors.od.nih.gov/forms/h1blcaattestation.doc>)

-   Employer letter (Sample mailed upon request)

> **[O-1 (initial review by DIS]{.underline}**^2^**[)]{.underline}**:

-   IC memo requesting use of O-1

-   Copy of CV

> **[J-1 transfer to NIH sponsorship]{.underline}**:

-   Copy of **all** Forms DS-2019 (and IAP-66) for J-1 **and** J-2
    dependents

-   Ensure properly completed Form 829-1, particularly Block 38

> **[J-1 Student]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of **all** Forms DS-2019 (and IAP-66) for J-1 **and** J-2
    dependents

-   Letter of authorization for academic training from RO/ARO

> **[Adjustment Applicants (for LPR)]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

> **[F-1 Student with OPT]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of **all** Forms I-20 (all pages) for F-1

-   Current Form I-20 authorized for OPT

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

> **[J-2 (Dependents of J-1)]{.underline}:**

-   Copies of all Forms DS-2019 for J-2 **and** J-1

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD)

> **[J-1 Alien Physician (ECFMG sponsorship)]{.underline}:**

-   Consult with DIS prior to submission of request

-   Refer to ECFMG website: <http://www.ecfmg.org/evsp/index.html>

-   Copy of all Forms DS-2019 (and IAP-66) for J-1 **and** J-2
    dependents

-   ECFMG certification

> **[Other nonimmigrant classifications]{.underline}:**

-   Copy of valid Employment Authorization Document (EAD) or other USCIS
    authorization to work

^2^ *Prior to submission of an O-1 request, consult with your DIS Team
to determine if the O-1 is the only option, and then submit the IC
request memo and CV for initial review. See DIS Technical Advisory 20
for details on the IC request memo (see link below).*

*For more information on NIH-sponsorship of an O-1 or H-1B, please refer
to DIS Technical Advisory 20 at
<http://dis.ors.od.nih.gov/advisories/techadvisories.html>*

*For any nonimmigrant classifications not listed, please consult with
your DIS Team.*

*For DIS Processing Times, please refer to
<http://dis.ors.od.nih.gov/advisories/techadvis_no01.html>*

***Special Note:** J-1 Exchange Visitors cannot earn tenure or credit
for tenure.*