Initiating a Permanent Residency Request

Step 1: Confirm Employee Record

• Make sure you have an SBU ID (Empl ID).
• If a new ID was created, wait 24 hours before continuing.
  
  

Step 2: Review Employee Information

Check that the following details are correct in PeopleSoft:

• Date of birth
• Email address
• Citizenship
  
  

Step 3: Prepare Required Documents

Upload the following documents in PDF format:

• Offer letter or employment contract
• Description of job duties
  
  

Step 4: Submit Referral Request

Submit the Immigration Counsel Referral Request in accessVIS.

Step 5: Employee Submits Information

The employee will receive instructions to complete their portion.

Step 6: Export Control Review

VIS will coordinate required screening.

Step 7: VIS Review

VIS will review the request within 5–7 business days and follow up if needed.

Processing Time

Applying for Permanent Residency can be long process. It may take several years or longer, depending on:

• Your sponsorship path
• Your country of birth
  
  

Important Reminder

• You must work with VIS for all SBU-sponsored cases
• You cannot contact immigration counsel directly unless VIS has made a referral
• The University does not allow outside attorneys unless they are SUNY-contracted