International Employees
Welcome
The International Employment Coordinator works with UT Arlington departments and colleges to serve the many scholars and employees from abroad who visit our campus in order to lecture, teach, conduct research, and perform other work activities. The International Employment Coordinator is responsible for the processing of UT Arlington's H-1B temporary nonimmigrant worker visas and the University's sponsorship of foreign national employees for permanent resident status.
UT Arlington departments and colleges are encouraged to contact the International Employment Coordinator with questions or concerns. Current UT Arlington employees are also encouraged to contact the International Employment Coordinator with questions or concerns regarding their current nonimmigrant/immigrant status. However, the International Specialist will not discuss permanent residency sponsorship with current employees until the Specialist has been formally requested to initiate the sponsorship process by the department or college.
The information on these pages has been prepared for the use of The University of Texas at Arlington's employees, international scholars, and the departments that employ them, and is for general information only. It does NOT constitute legal advice. Legal advice on immigration matters should only be given during direct consultation with a licensed attorney who is familiar with all of the specific facts of an individual's circumstances. The International Employment Coordinator does not provide legal advice. Also note that immigration laws are constantly changing and may have changed since this information was compiled.
Contact Information
Katherine A Jones
International Employment Coordinator
1225 W. Mitchell, Room 101
Arlington, TX 76019
(817) 272-2106 - By Appointment Only
katherine.jones@uta.edu
Office hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please note that only a few University Administrators are granted specific authority by the President to sign immigration documents, such as H1B and permanent residency petitions, on behalf of UT Arlington. Therefore, Department Directors, Chairs, and Deans DO NOT have the authority to sign such documents and should not do so upon the request of a foreign national. Questions about this should be directed to the International Coordinator for Employment. Immigration documents not signed by the proper University Administrators will be immediately and formally withdrawn by UT Arlington and the University will notify the relevant federal agencies that it was not aware of and did not sanction the initial filing of the paperwork.
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More Information for International Employees
News and Announcements
- New Federal Leave Policies (FFCRA)
- Wellness Resources and Information
- Work Healthy at UTA
- New Employee Information
- New Employee Checklist
- Volunteer Process
- Annual Staff Performance Reviews for A&P and Classified Staff
- Performance Review Video Series - Job Aids
- Employee Benefits Services
- Outstanding Maverick Awards Program
- Holiday Schedule and Vacation Regulations
- UT System Tobacco Policy Evaluation
- Flexible Summer Hours
- State Employee Charitable Campaign (S.E.C.C.)
Quick Links
Benefits and Services
- Flexible Summer Hours
- New Federal Leave Policies (FFCRA)
- Wellness Resources and Information
- Work Healthy
- Tobacco Free Campus
- Affordable Care Act (ACA)
- Employee Tuition Assistance Plan - Program Details
- News About Your Benefits
- UT Arlington Work/Life Balance Resources
- LGBTQA Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- EAP Quick Reference Guide (English)
- EAP Quick Reference Guide (Spanish)
- Holiday Schedule and Vacation Regulations
- Benefits of Working at UT Arlington
- Wellness Programs
- Retirees Club
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) for Faculty and Staff
Data Administration and Employee Records
- Employment Verifications
- New Employee Information
- E-Verify Requirement
- eForm Job Aids
- UTShare eForms Matrix
Compensation and Employee Relations
- Human Resources Business Partners
- Pay Plan and Job Descriptions
- Performance Management Guide
- Employee Separation Process
- Exit Interview Program
- Criminal Background Checks