Note: All abbreviations are followed by “#” and are defined in the glossary. Additional information on forms (##) and I-9 verification (###) is also provided.

The O-1 category is reserved for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field and have enjoyed sustained national or international acclaim. Extensive documentation of their achievements and a peer consultation must be presented with the petition. The person should be entering the US to participate in a specific, definable activity or event. This category is only appropriate for a very limited number of truly outstanding individuals. Former J-1 Exchange Visitors who are subject to the two year home residence requirement are eligible for O-1 status even though they have neither complied with the requirement nor obtained a waiver.Please be advised O-1’s are only work authorized for their sponsoring employer and only O-1’s sponsored by UCONN can be paid by UCONN through the Payroll Department. No Honorarium can be paid to an O-1 sponsored by another University. To do so would violate INS/Immigration rules.

Type(s) of Payment *Salary *Payment to individual *Travel reimbursement

Length of Time to Process Several weeks to gather documentation; 1-2 months at INS, longer if documentation is deemed insufficient

Length of Stay No set limit, but only for the duration of the specific activity or event

Special Conditions *The individual must be truly outstanding and have sustained national or international acclaim *Requires extensive documentation of the person’s outstanding qualifications *The hiring department must provide a written advisory opinion from a “peer group” in the field *The hiring department must pay the cost of return transportation to the O-1’s home country should the person be dismissed for any reason prior to the end date of the O-1

Required Documents Summary *Evidence of the individual’s sustained national or international acclaim and recognition for achievements in the field *Peer advisory opinion *Form I-129

Forms Needed for Payment## Salary *Form W-4 and CT-W4, Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate completed single, one and contact Payroll for amounts/biweekly using standard graduated withholding tables, unless tax treaty exemption applies. *I-9, copy of passport, copy of I-94 and Foreign National Information Form. *Form 8233 Exemption from Withholding on Compensation and applicable Revenue Statement if tax treaty exemption applies. *Social Security number required Payment for Services and Travel Reimbursement *Disbursement Voucher with attached copy of passport, visa, I-94 and Foreign National Information form(for employee travel use Travel Expense Report, no copies of immigration documents needed), passport & visa. *Form W8BEN – Certificate of Foreign Status *Form 8233 Exemption from Withholding on Compensation and applicable Revenue Statement if tax treaty exemption applies.

Tax Liability/Withholding Social Security Tax FICA withholding required Federal Tax Salary: Taxes are deducted based on “single with one allowance plus contact Payroll for amounts, using standard graduated withholding tables, unless tax treaty exemption applies Travel Reimbursement: None at this time, under review Payment for Services (Performers Only): 30% withholding, unless tax treaty exemption applies. State Tax Salary: Taxes are deducted based on “single” with one allowance using standard graduated withholding tables, tax treaties do not in Connecticut. Travel Reimbursement: None Payment for Services: None, except entertainers and speakers paid $1,000.00 or more, are taxed at 5%

I-9 Verification### Valid I-94 with O-1 notation