1. Course registration for the next semester (you do not have to pay your UAF bill before leaving).
2. Unofficial transcript – you may print a copy from UAOnline
3. Copy of your current assistantship letter (if you are receiving financial assistance from UAF) and/or
4. Copies of your personal financial statements (at least three months) so that if you are asked to prove you have money to pay for your education in the U.S., you will have the documentation.

1. Copy of your current UAF contract letter.
2. Take a brief memo from your department stating that you are on official leave and are expected back on (date); or that you are attending a conference on behalf of the department and expected back on (date).

1. Copy of your current UAF contract letter.
2. Obtain the original immigration form I-797 Approval Notice from the Office of International Programs. This must be returned to OIP after your return to UAF.
3.  Your copy of the application packet if you do not have a valid H-1B visa in your passport.

If you need to apply for a visa and your field of study or research is in a technology-related area, please read the following.  This applies especially to, but not limited to, visa applications submitted in India and China.

If you are involved in technical or scientific fields, your visa application may require administrative processing of approximately four to eight weeks. If you think this requirement will affect you, apply for your visa as early as possible, prepare for your visa interview well in advance and bring to your visa interview the following documents:

Invitation:   An invitation letter from the sponsoring organization in the U.S.  For graduate students, workers and exchange visitors, this letter should include your supervisor or advisor and details about your work.

Resume:   A detailed resume/CV, including your professional and academic background, and a list of all your publications.

Itinerary:   An itinerary of all locations you will visit in the U.S, including contact names, organizations, addresses, and telephone numbers.

Equipment:   A complete description of any equipment you plan to purchase or examine, including the equipment's use and users.

Export License:   An export license issued by the U.S. Government for the equipment you plan to purchase.

Research:   A complete and detailed description of your current and past research, and any research you intend to conduct in the U.S, including a description of the practical applications of your research or study.

Purpose:   A detailed statement of the purpose of your visit to the U.S. 
 
Funding:  Information on who is funding your trip.
 
Travelers:  A list of all the travelers who will accompany you, including family members and colleagues.

Position:   Your current job title and a full description of your work.
 
Further Instructions & Information:

• All documentation must be in English
• You should be ready to answer specific questions during the visa interview about your research plans in the U.S.
• If you do not bring complete information to your visa interview, for example, an invitation letter, your resume and research summary, you may have your application delayed even further, or may be refused a visa and be required to apply again.
• Processing of your application cannot begin until you have provided all the documentation requested at the time of the interview.

Information source:  http://newdelhi.usembassy.gov/hitechbs.html