RAMP Export Control
This message has been approved by Shelley Lopez, Program Director, Communications/Special Projects, for distribution to all Department Representatives.
At the end of the fall semester, the FSU Office of Research implemented their RAMP Export Control system for visiting scholars and certain non-US citizen appointments. Effective June 11, 2021, the Office of Human Resources and the Center for Global Engagement will be verifying the RAMP process has been completed before processing the hire or VISA application, respectively.
Who is required to go through RAMP?
- Visiting Scholars (paid or unpaid) - International or domestic visitor for a stay of more than 14 days;
- All H1-B, O-1, E-3, TN Sponsored employees, and J-1 Nonstudents; and
- All other International employees (Paid/Unpaid) residing in certain departments or job codes subject to Export Control.
Please review the detailed information on Which Visitor or International Employee needs to be approved through RAMP Export Control?
Generally, the RAMP process should be completed before the offer of employment and/or invitation, provided the department is aware that the candidate fits into one of the above categories. The new RAMP system has replaced the Request to Invite paper form. However, it will not replace documents required by the Center for Global Engagement for visitors on a J-1 or those requiring sponsorship on an H-1B. Additionally, it is not a replacement for the completion of the HR Onboarding system. To ensure RAMP has been completed and approved, please upload a screenshot of the approved RAMP clearly showing the submission type and EC number (example below) to the supplemental documents of Onboarding.
RAMP is required for applicable paid and unpaid appointments, as outlined above. Detailed information on the courtesy appointment process can be found on the HR website. Department Staff and faculty hosts may also refer to the FSU Global webpage for more information on visiting scholar procedures. Please also visit the RAMP project website to access training resources.
Questions? Please contact Diana Key (Research) at dkey@fsu.edu for questions regarding RAMP or Christie Riley (Human Resources) at cnriley@fsu.edu for questions regarding the appointment process.
