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KATZPORT
What is the KATZPORT Program?
At Katz, we are acutely aware that today's marketplace knows few geographical boundaries. We work hard to ensure that our graduates are placed where their skills are most needed, regardless of geography or their citizenship. This is why we have developed KATZPORT.
KATZPORT is a program designed to:
- Assist students and employers in navigating and understanding the immigration process with clear, concise information.
- Provide students with targeted/specific instruction on immigration law and procedure as it relates to their unique situation.
What are KATZPORT's Legal Services?
The KATZPORT partnership allows the University of Pittsburgh's Office of International Services (OIS) and immigration attorney to work one-on-one with employers to secure the appropriate visas and employment authorizations from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that enable Katz international graduates to work in the United States.
An immigration attorney, retained by the Katz School, will provide prompt professional service to Katz graduates seeking H-1B petitions. The attorney will represent both the employer and employee in this process and, more specifically, will:
- Develop the appropriate strategy for the student's unique situation,
- provide a detailed explanation of the process and obligations entailed in securing H-1B visa status,
- Secure the required Prevailing Wage Determination and prepare the Public Access File,
- Draft appropriate letters of support,
- Draft the required immigration forms,
- Consult with the employer and graduate throughout the process,
- Complete and file the final package with USCIS, and
- Monitor the processing of the petition through to completion.
The above legal services are designed to facilitate the employment of Katz international MBA graduates and, as noted above, are provided at no cost to the employer. Employers/students are responsible for H-1B filing fees.
What is a KATZPORT Evaluation?
A KATZPORT evaluation is designed for each international MBA student. This evaluation includes a detailed analysis of each student's current legal status and his or her eligibility to secure employment authorization in the United States.
This evaluation is conducted by an immigration attorney and will be provided in the form of an opinion letter. The evaluation can then be presented to prospective employers to reduce concerns about the company's ability to employ Katz international MBA graduates.
