We are pleased to welcome you to your new Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) position at the FDA. We hope that you find your stay pleasant and rewarding. Below you will find important resources and information to support you in maintaining your immigration status while employed by the FDA.

All new FDA-sponsored foreign employees must complete the FDA Visiting Scientist Check-In Form and submit it to DIS with any applicable documents, as noted on the form. Please include your FDA email address to ensure that you are added to our immigration listserv, which will inform you of important immigration updates, changes and reminders. If you are joining the FDA from overseas, you must report your arrival to DIS no later than 3 days  after your arrival to the United States, even if you do not yet have your long-term local address or FDA email.

Here are some additional resources with important information on maintaining your immigration status:

• Change of Address Form
• Form I-94: Provide DIS with a copy of your I-94 record every time you travel. On occasion your I-94 form may be shortened for some reason, and DIS review is essential to prevent any issues with maintaining lawful status and employment authorization. See the DIS website linked above and directly access your I-94 record here.
• Travel Guidance
• Additional Resources
• Maintaining H-1B Status: Note particularly the section on work locations, including Telework.
• H-4 Dependents
  

If you have immigration-related questions during your appointment, please Contact Us. If you have any questions about the remainder of the onboarding process, please contact your FDA Administrative Contact, and/or Human Resources (HR) Specialist.​​