O-1 EXCEPTIONAL ABILITY FORM/GUIDELINES

GUIDELINES

UCLA will sponsor individuals of exceptional ability who have been offered a full-time position as a faculty member, or a researcher or other professional who is critical to UCLA’s academic and research mission.

Some staff positions will be sponsored only at certain minimum steps or above, for example Staff Research Associate III.

The level of position offered must match the level of education required. For a research position which requires the doctorate degree, or for which the "outstanding researcher" classification will be requested, the minimum classification is Staff Research Associate III.

Duration of employment must be at least 3 years.

If funding is from a grant(s) with an expiration date of less than 3 years, there must be a strong probability of grant renewal which is substantiated (i.e. by the history of the PI’s ability to obtain funding).

The minimum requirements for a position must be a master’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree and 2 years of full-time work experience. The alien must have met these requirements prior to taking the position which is the basis for O-1 visa classification.
 
  

Application Form (click here to print the form or go to the Forms page)
 

APPLICANT’S NAME _____________________________

DEPARTMENT __________________________________

TITLE OF THE POSITION BEING OFFERED ________________________

ANNUAL SALARY _________ STEP ________

PROPOSED DURATION OF EMPLOYMENT ________________________

SOURCE OF FUNDS FOR THE POSITION __________________________

UCLA Account/Fund name/number __________________________________

If grant funded, expiration date of the grant(s) _________________

Name of Principal Investigator ______________________________

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES:
 
 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education (Degree) _________________

Minimum Experience (Years) _________________

ATTACHMENTS

    1. O-1 Guidelines for School of Medicine.
    2. A memo from the Department Chair justifying the need to fill the position and how the alien will benefit UCLA. See attached sample letter.
    3. A memo from the Department Chair requesting clarifying payment of legal fees. See attached sample letter.
    4. A copy of the alien’s CURRICULUM VITAE (which shows highest degree received, work experience, and special skills).


 
 _________________________         ______________________           ______________
Type/Print Name Division Chief            Signature                                            Date

 

_________________________         ______________________           ______________
Type/Print Name Dept Chair                Signature                                            Date
 

To be completed by UCLA Department and returned to:
Julie Zamoyski, 12-138 CHS, 172216, fax 7-2269, ext 5-7050

Please include a one-time review fee of $400.  UCLA departments

may use a Recharge Request Form (P-39) or personal check made

payable to the U.C. Regents.


(DOSM 10/04)
 

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