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MEMORANDUM
To: Dean ____________________, College of
From: ________, Head, Dept of __________
Re: Permanent Residence Sponsorship of ________________________
I am writing to request that Florida Tech support Dr. ________’s application for permanent residency in the following category:
_____ EB-1 Outstanding Professor/Researcher OR _____ EB-2 PERM Labor Certification
Dr. ____ joined the department in _____. His latest term of appointment as ____ Professor is from _____ to ___. Based on his record of teaching, research, and service, he will be recommended for reappointment in the spring ___.
Dr. ___ has outstanding potential to become a distinguished member of the faculty. (Here briefly explain research, publications, experience, awards, etc.)
Dr. ___ has signed a letter committing to serve the University for a minimum of three years as required for Florida Tech’s Policy on Permanent Residence. This statement also indicates that he/she will reimburse on a prorated basis, the College of ____ for any legal fees incurred on his/her expense, should she/he leave the university before the three year employment commitment is satisfied.
If it is found that Dr. ____, only qualifies for sponsorship under the EB-2 Special Handling classification, the academic department ___ will cover the legal and advertising fees associated with the Labor Certification process estimated at approximately $2500-$4000.
Any funding that will be paid for by the academic department will be provided by:
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