We are pleased to provide an update on the pilot program developed by the Office of Academic Personnel (OAP) and UW Human Resources (UWHR) to allow units to sponsor staff for H-1B, E-3 and TN visas. OAP and UWHR have worked closely over the last 12 months to make this program a success and we are pleased to inform you that sponsorship of these visa types will now become part of regular operations to support the ongoing recruitment and retention of talented staff.
Effective immediately International Scholars Operations (ISO) and UWHR websites have been updated to reflect the end of the pilot program. Our goal in providing ongoing staff visa support is to better allow the University to compete for the global talent necessary to drive our teaching, research and patient care missions. Units interested in visa sponsorship for staff should continue to reach out to their recruitment partner for consultation on new or open recruitments.