Company Immigration Sponsorship Policy

The Visas Team (visas@eab.com) works alongside Jackson Lewis, our immigration legal counsel, to assist with immigration matters including preparing employer sponsored visas and assisting with any visa-related questions.

Sponsorship Eligibility (H-1B, TN, H-1B1, E-3)

The Company primarily sponsors visas for technical roles generally falling within our Technology, Engineering and Technical Development business lines. Employees in entry-level positions are not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Travel Letter or Employment Letter 

If you’re requesting a travel or employment letter, please note that we must have at least 2 weeks’ notice in order to sufficiently draft your letter. For a travel letter, please also provide your travel dates, destination and expected return to work date. Please send your employment or travel letter request to visas@eab.com.

If you are travelling internationally for business purposes and require a visa, please reach out to visas@eab.com.

Case Status Update

Please note that for any active or ongoing cases, we only reach out to employees when updates become available. As such, if your ticket is regarding an update on your case, please understand that we will update you as soon as we receive pertinent information. You can utilize Jackson Lewis’s employee portal to view the general status of your case. Take note that this site is updated as your case progresses. 

Jackson Lewis Employee Portal:
https://jlglobalconnect.casemgmtsys.com

Green Card Sponsorship

EAB is committed to sponsoring qualified employees for permanent residency. Per current policy, employees must have at least one-year tenure with the company, be at a qualifying management level, and be achieving expectations to be considered for sponsorship. Those that are deemed eligible will have their green card initiations tentatively scheduled based on total visa timeline compared against that of all other eligible employees. Eligible employees with less time remaining on their visas will be given priority. Once EAB is ready to initiate your green card process, someone from the visa team will reach out to you, your manager, and Talent Business Partner.

Additional Resources

Visa FAQ: Find answers to common questions on international travel, address changes, visa sponsorship and more.

Visa resource guide: Review important reminders and information on the different areas of EAB’s involvement in the visa sponsorship process.

Work Authorization and Sponsorship Policy: Found in the Employee Handbook, page 5.

Visa Questions

Please contact visas@eab.com with any immigration or visa sponsorship-related questions or requests.

Important Reminders for Visa Holders:

  1. Notify the Visas Team at least one month in advance of any changes to your home or office work location.
  2. Notify the Visas Team of any major material changes to your job.
  3. Notify the Visas Team of any international travel in advance of your travel dates.
  4. Maintain compliance with reverification of your I-9 work authorization when your status is set to expire.
  5. Report any changes to your visa status to payroll@eab.com and visas@eab.com.
  6. Provide timely responses to any requests from Jackson Lewis and the visas team, to ensure that there are no delays on the processing of your visa petition or other immigration related matters.

For additional information on these responsibilities, please review our visa resource guide.

International Travel Checklist

Step 1

Inform the visa team (visas@eab.com) and Jackson Lewis of any upcoming international travel plans at least one month in advance of departure date. If you hold an F-1 student visa, please also inform your designated school official and complete any required tasks from them.

Step 2

The list below is our general understanding of what is needed for your visit to the consulate if you will be applying for a new visa stamp. Please reference the website for the consulate you will be visiting to confirm the specific paperwork you will need for your appointment. For travel to Canada or Mexico for less than 30 days, please reference item number 3.

  • Valid passport, which should be valid for at least six months. 
  • Copy of H-1B filing and H-1B Labor Certification Application (LCA)– for visa stamping only. 
  • I-797 Approval Notice demonstrating that you are in valid H status.  
  • Employment Verification Letter (EVL)
  • Copies of your three most recent paystubs. 
  • W-2 and/or tax return
  • Documents for Dependents to establish Proof of Relationship: Spouse – Marriage Certificate / Children – Birth Certificate (if applicable) 
  • Dependents Valid passports (if applicable)

DS-160 Submission Confirmation page printout (usually includes a Bar Code).

Step 3

If you are in the US with valid H-1B petition status, but have an expired visa stamp, and plan to travel to Canada or Mexico for less than 30 days, you do not need to obtain a new H-1B visa stamp at the US Consulate in Canada or Mexico. You will be allowed to reenter the US, as long as you have a copy of the existing I-94, the new I-797 approval notice, passport with at least 6 months validity period, prior visa stamp, copy of the H-1B petition, copy of most recent pay statements, and employment verification letter.

Step 4

For re-entry into the U.S., please present the following documents to Customs and Border Protection (CBP):

  • Passport that is valid for at least 6 months on the day you re-enter the U.S.
  • Valid visa stamp
  • Current, I-797 approval notice
  • Form I-20 that is endorsed for travel by designated school official (if applicable)
  • Valid EAD card (if applicable)
  • Employment verification Letter (EVL)
  • 3 most recent paystubs
  • If you are traveling with dependent(s), please also present documents establishing proof of relationship, dependent(s) valid passports, and valid visa stamps.

Step 5

Once you return to the U.S., review your online I-94 record for accuracy and send a copy of the record to visas@eab.com.