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DIS Title Divider Visiting Scientists Title Divider H-1B Temporary Workers
​​Visiting Program Scientists​
H-1B Specialty Occupation Workers Sponsored by NIH

The H-1B program applies to employers seeking to hire nonimmigrant aliens as workers in specialty occupations. A specialty occupation is one that requires the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and the attainment of at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.

DIS requires evidence of doctoral degree for H-1B sponsorship. Only FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) positions at NIH are eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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Service Hours:
9:00am - 4:00pm ET
Non-FTE Check-In/EOD:
Monday By 11:30am
(in local time zone of lab)
Advising Services:
Document Pickup:​​​​​​​​​​
J-1/J-2 Travel Signature Requests:​​​​​​​​​​​
Badge Validation:​​​​​​​​​​
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