On February 20, 2011, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) added an additional export compliance attestation that affects all H-1B petitions. This attestation requires employers to confirm that they have reviewed the U.S. export control regulations and have determined whether a license is required to release controlled technology or technical data to the sponsored worker. 

USCIS is now requiring that all hiring institutions review the regulations as they pertain to an international employee’s position and sign a compliance certification (attestation) as part of the H-1B visa process. 

Please contact the International Office for further instructions on completing the Export Control Attestation Form as part of your H-1B request packet.