What are the responsibilities of the foreign national and WHOI Sponsors for communicating with Human Resources?
A. It is now absolutely critical for foreign nationals and WHOI Sponsors of foreign nationals to be timely in their communications with Human Resources regarding appointment information and/or changes in personal information, etc. Visa processing times have increased significantly. If a WHOI department needs J-1 visa arrangements for a foreign national, they should notify Human Resources at least one month in advance. Other types of visas may require longer processing times. Departments and foreign nationals must plan accordingly. A change in Personal Information (Including Address and Telephone Changes): Exchange visitors (J-1 and J-2 visa holders) must contact the Foreign National Advisor within 10 days when they have a change of address, telephone number, etc. Such changes are required to be entered into SEVIS. Foreign nationals, other than J-1 or J-2 visa holders, are required to notify the USCIS on Form AR-11 within 10 days of changing their address. This form can be obtained at:
