Currently enrolled students may request a degree verification by visiting SIO and selecting "Request Verification" under the "Academic Info" tab. From there, you will be able to download a PDF degree verification.

Former students, parents and family members of current students, and third-party investigators/employers can find helpful information on the Request Verification page.

H-1B is a nonimmigrant visa category that allows a foreign worker to come to the U.S. and work in a "specialty occupation," which includes most professional positions on a temporary basis. An H-1B visa requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specialized field as part of the position's minimum qualifications:  H-1B visa letters provides the degree, graduation date and enrollment history. Note:  We cannot produce a H-1B letter for expected graduates. Students must be certified for a degree to produce the letter.  Please see Early Completion Verification guidelines if you are planning on graduating before the end of the semester.

To request a degree verification letter:

1. Current students or alumni with SIO access can go to Student Information Online (SIO). You can download a PDF verification of your degree by selecting Request Verification under the Academic Info tab and checking enrollment history and awarded degree.
2. Former students without SIO access may submit a signed Verification Request (pdf) form and email it to uro-verifications@andrew.cmu.edu with the the subject line "H1B Visa Letter."  H-1B visa letters take 5-10 business days to process.