Summit - Export Control User Guide

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FAQ

FPRs

  1. Why does OESRC conduct Foreign Person Reviews?
    Virginia Tech is required by federal regulations to establish procedures to monitor assignments to its facilities of foreign persons to ensure that the disclosure of, and access to, export-controlled articles and related information are limited to those that are approved by an export authorization. Additionally, Virginia Tech must certify whether or not an H-1B/H-1B1/L-1/O-1A applicant requires an export license in accordance with part 6 of the I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.
    Virginia Tech is also a registered exporter with the Department of State and Virginia Tech has an obligation to comply with U.S. export and sanctions regulations (22 CFR 120-130, 15 CFR 300-799, 31 CFR 500-599). In order to maintain compliance with these requirements, International Affairs and OESRC have established procedures that require an OESRC review of all foreign persons who are not degree seeking students enrolled at Virginia Tech.
  2. Why do I need to provide the Resume/Curriculum Vitae?
    The resume/curriculum vitae is necessary to verify the background of the foreign person and confirm there is no affiliation with denied and restricted parties
  3. Which Visa category is appropriate for the Foreign Person?
    OESRC does not advise departments on the appropriate visa category. For more information, please refer to https://gss.vt.edu/foreignnational.html or contact Global Strategic Services at vtgss@vt.edu.
  4. How do I issue an invitation letter?
    Invitation letters are the responsibility of the Virginia Tech host department following the completion of the OESRC review. Letters must be issued according to the GSS guidance for the invitation letter template for B-1/VWB or invitation letter guidance for J-1.
  5. What impact can this OESRC review have on the Terms of Faculty Offer (TOFO)?
    The OESRC review should be completed prior to issuing the TOFO. The results of the OESRC review may be that an export license or other government authorization is required (and may not be granted). This review should be completed in advance of issuing the TOFO so that the TOFO can be conditioned with employment terms contingent on obtaining appropriate export authorizations.
  6. Does OESRC review international students?
    OESRC is one part of the overall application approval process in Slate, which is managed by the Graduate School. Our decision will be documented within the graduate school application system and will be visible by both the graduate school and departments.