St._Coud_State_University,_03-17-09.pptVIP

Overview of Discussion H-1B Visa Category Overview H-1B Specialized Strategies Permanent Residence Categories Overview Self-Sponsorship Permanent Residence Options Questions Answers The H-1B Visa Category What is an H-1B Temporary Worker? Temporary, nonimmigrant Employer-specific Covers the work of professionals No nonimmigrant intent issue The H-1B Visa Category H-1B Visa Requirements Position requires and foreign national possesses at minimum a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Labor Condition Application obligations Prevailing Wage Notice Public Access File The H-1B Visa Category Two Types of H-1B Cases Cap-subject; and Cap-exempt The H-1B Visa Category The H-1B Numerical Limitations Regular – 65,000 U.S. Master’s Degree or Higher – 20,000 Cap-exemptions Institution of Higher Education Non-Profit Affiliated with Institution of Higher Ed. 2010 H-1B cap expectation 6-year period of stay in 3-year increments The H-1B Visa Category The Filing Process Posting Notice Labor Condition Application File with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Premium Processing Option Change of Status versus Consular Processing The H-1B Visa Category H-1B Status and Permanent Residence “Perks” of H-1B status Dual intent No abandonment of pending Permanent Residence application The H-1B Visa Category Practice Pointers Address the issue promptly and forthrightly in the interview and OPT process Employer benefits from longevity as a result of this immigration commitment The employer/employee relationship benefits from the expression of mutual commitment by employer and employee through process The H-1B Visa Category Unique Issues: Proof of U.S. Advanced Degree When No Diploma is Available Final Transcript Letter from the Registrar Letter executed by person in charge of records of educational institution Need to have completed all coursework for degree at time of filing The H-1B Visa Category Unique Issues: STEM OPT Extensions 17-month extensions available if: Bac