Career Hires
Visa Type | Duration | Cost | |
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Options | H-1B* Specialty Occupation | Six years max | Berkeley Lab pays $2,185 |
O-1 Extraordinary Ability | Indefinite in three-year increments | Berkeley Lab pays $2,185 |
*Individuals subject to the two-year home residency requirement (from J-1/J-2) are not eligible for H-1B status until this has been satisfied or waived.
Research Positions
Visa Type | Duration | Cost | |
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Options | J-1 Research Scholar | Five years max | Scholar pays Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) and visa application fee |
J-1 Short-Term Scholar | Six months max | Scholar pays SEVIS and visa application Fee | |
TN (Canadian or Mexican) | Indefinite in three-year increments | Border entry fee | |
H-1B* | Six years max | Berkeley Lab pays $2,185 |
*Individuals subject to the two-year home residency requirement (from J-1/J-2) are not eligible for H-1B status until this has been satisfied or waived.
International Students Graduating from a U.S. University
Visa Type | Duration | Cost | |
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Options | F-1 Academic Student on OPT (Optional Practical Training) | 12 mos. Employment in field of study. STEM to receive 24 additional months. | Student pays OPT application fee. |
J-1 Student Academic Training | 18 mos. Employment in field of study. 18 additional months if postdoctoral. | None |