Thanks Bedrock, Rusty and Shirish... I did some research and nowhere has the USCIS clearly mentioned about the quota issue. I don't think the University has dealt with many foreign workers and the HR does not have much clue. Do you think I can do the paperwork myself without consulting/hiring a lawyer. What is the procedure? Rusy, I am being hired as a staff not a faculty member;) Thanks, -LoGiN