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As the H-1B application deadline is April 1 and Winter Quarter degree conferral does not occur until after this date (or just before), the Office of the University Registrar provides an H-1B Degree Certification Letter for eligible students graduating Winter Quarter who are applying for the H-1B visa and have completed all school/department and University degree requirements.
Students conferring degrees in all terms except Winter Quarter should request an official transcript in their student Axess account after the degree conferral date of their graduation term. The official transcript indicates the results of all work completed and degrees awarded. Students can also request an official degree certification via Axess, or by completing a Degree Certification Request form. See Transcripts & Certifications opens in a new tab for details on requesting a degree verification.
Bechtel International Center organizes H-1B workshops which students are encouraged to attend if they have any questions regarding H-1B issues.
Students interested in obtaining a certification letter can learn more on the H-1B Certification Letter opens in a new tab page.
Degrees at Stanford University are awarded four times a year, and students must apply for conferral of their degree through Axess by the deadline for each term, with requests for conferral being reviewed by the Office of the University Registrar and
