Employment for Foreign Nationals

Please review the following information about Southeast's policies concerning the employment of foreign nationals. If you have additional questions, contact:

Donna Spencer
Human Resources
(573) 651-2855
dspencer@semo.edu

Visa Types

B-1: Can only be reimbursed for travel and out-of-pocket expenses

B-2: Tourist, no work possible

F-1: Student Visa

J-1: Student and Scholar Visa

J-2: Dependent of J-1, work in professional field or field of study possible with authorization/letter from sponsor

H-1B: Job specific to the employer.  Maximum stay is six years

H-4: Dependent of H-1B, no work permissible

TN: Professional-level work by Canadians or Mexican nationals, employer specific

O-1: An individual of “extraordinary” ability in the sciences, arts, education, business and athletics and is intended for those individuals that have risen to the top of their field

WB: Visa waiver program (Business); restrictions same as B-1

LPR (Lawful Permanent Residence): This process is also known as obtaining a “green card” or “immigrant visa.”  Permanent Residence is not the same as U.S. Citizenship