Initiating the H-1B Process
To initiate H-1B visa processing, the hiring unit's HR liaison must complete the following steps:
- If the employee is new to IUPUI and has not had a university id in the past, initiate an add a new person e-doc. Once the e-doc is approved and the department has received the university id number proceed to step 2.
- Use iStart to access and complete the IUPUI H-1B Employee E-form. The iStart portal is found at: istart.iu.edu. Click on the "Administrative Services for Campus Departments" link at the bottom of the page. Do not log in. Then go to the Departmental Services link on the left and click the + sign. Select the IUPUI H-1B Employee E-Form. The correct form must be prefaced with "IUPUI."