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Feige M. Grundman, Esq.
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLPPhiladelphia New York Chicago
www.klaskolaw.com
After OPT:Navigating Immigration
and Your CareerNovember 11, 2014
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP
Feige M. Grundman, Esq.
Feige M. Grundman is a Senior Associate in the Firm’s Philadelphia office. Feige's practice has focused exclusively on immigration and nationality law since 2006. Her practice includes the representation of leading universities, hospitals, Fortune 500, multinational, and private companies with high volume employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters.
A graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D. 2005), Feige received her undergraduate degree, with Honors, from Carnegie Mellon University (B.S. 2000).
Feige is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida.
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Agenda
Non-Immigrant Status H-1B Requirements H-1B Alternatives Introduction to Permanent Residency Q&As
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Non-Immigrant Visas
Non-Immigrant Status (NIV)H, F, J, O, etc.Limited durationSpecific to employer / institutionSpecific to purpose (work/study/tourism)May require a showing of non-immigrant intent
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Maintaining Lawful Status
“Status”Permission to remain in the U.S. for a fixed periodDenoted by I-94 record
(for Fs – with I-20; for Js – with DS-2019)Permissible activities in the U.S. determined by
statusCan only hold status in one classification at a time
(i.e. – cannot have an F and an H)
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Maintaining Lawful Status
I-94, Arrival / Departure RecordTwo ways to obtain:
Port of Entry – requires visa Change or Extension of status
Governs Status Denotes classification (F, J, H, O) Denotes period of stay Surrendered upon departure, given up with status
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(cont’d)
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Post F/J NIV OptionsH-1B Visas
H-1B: “specialty occupation” Employer petition on your behalfLegal/filing fees to be paid by employerPosition that normally requires at least a
bachelors degree in a related fieldEmployer must agree to pay “prevailing wage”
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H-1B Visas
Part-time or full-time Length of approval Extensions Portability Maximum in H status 6 years total CAP on number of H-1Bs issued each year
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H-1B Quota
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What is it and what does it mean?20,000 for US awarded advanced degrees
FY 2015 gone on April 1-5 (Lottery) FY 2014 gone on April 1-5 (Lottery) FY 2013 gone by June 7, 2012 FY 2012 gone by October 19, 2011 FY 2011 gone by December 22, 2010 FY 2010 gone on April 1-5 (Lottery) FY 2009 gone on April 1-5 (Lottery)
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H-1B Quota(cont’d)
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65,000 H-1Bs FY 2015 gone on April 1-5 (Lottery) FY 2014 gone on April 1-5 (Lottery) FY 2013 gone by June 11, 2012 FY 2012 gone by November 22, 2011 FY 2011 gone by January 26, 2011 FY 2010 gone by December 2009 FY 2009 gone by April 2008 FY 2008 gone by April 2007
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Avoiding H-1B Quota
Exemption based on employer Universities Non-profits affiliated with universities
Increased scrutiny of affiliations
Non-profit research organizations Government research organizations
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Avoiding H-1B Quota
Exemption based on employeePreviously counted (in last 6 years)Singapore/ChileConcurrent employment
(cont’d)
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Change of status vs. consular visa issuance Visa – Permission to re-enter the U.S. after a trip
abroad (stamp in passport) Need visa in specific classification to re-enter in that
status Status – Permission to remain in the U.S. for a fixed
period (denoted by ‘I-94’ card and I-20 or DS-2019) Only hold status in one classification at a time
(i.e. – cannot have an F and an H)For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com
Travel and Status Issues for H-1B Approvals
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Travel and Status Issues Travel after April 1
Depart US, relinquish I-94F visa to come back to use OPT?What about H? What happens to petition?
Maintaining status until October 1 “Cap gap” reliefOPT must be valid at time H-1B petition is filedExtends only until September 30
(cont’d)
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H-1B Alternatives: Ls
L-1: intracompany transferMust have worked for petitioning company
overseas for at least one year in the last three years
For execs, managers, or special knowledgeSpouse eligible for employment authorizationMaximum 7 years in L status
NOTE: H & L combined – max 7 years
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Alternatives: J-1 Visa
Non-Immigrant Intent Subject to 2-year rule?
What does it mean to be subject?Options if subject:
Return home Apply for a Waiver Obtain an O-1 Visa
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Alternatives: Es
Must be national of treaty country http://www.travel.state.gov/visa
Employing company must be owned at least 50% by treaty country nationals
No quota and can be extended indefinitely Spouse eligible for employment authorization
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Alternatives: TN
Citizens of Canada and Mexico Must have employer and job offer Profession must be on the NAFTA list Applicant must have qualifications as indicated
on NAFTA list Must evidence non-immigrant intent
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Alternatives
O visa Artists with distinction in field; or
Scientists with extraordinary ability
E-3 – Australians only, similar to H-1B
Dependent on spouse visa
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Permanent Residence
Authorization to Live & Work Indefinitely in the United States
Immigrant Visa
The Green Card or Form I-551
Not always “forever” – may be abandoned or taken away
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Immigrant vs. Non-Immigrant
Immigrant Visa Green Card/Permanent Residency
Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) H, F, J, O, etc. Limited duration Specific to employer/institution Specific to purpose (work/study/tourism)
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Nonimmigrant to ImmigrantF-1 – attend school
F-1 OPT – start work
H-1B/L-1 – continue working;max 6 years total in H, 7 in L
H-1B – change employer, continues to count against 6 years maximum (L trickier to change)
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Nonimmigrant to ImmigrantH-1B – change employer, requires new petition
may start working under “H-1B portability”
4th Year H-1B status – start thinking about LPR
Maintain NIV status until LPR
6 years in H-1B, other options? Eligible to file adjustment of status?
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How Do I Apply?
Family Investment Asylum Employment DV Lottery
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Permanent Residence Quotas
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■ Annual Limit on Permanent Residency
■ Per Country Limit – 7%
■ Allocated by:Priority Date – place in linePreference Category
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Permanent Residence Quotas
■ Employment Based Preference Categories:First Preference (EB-1)
■ Extraordinary Ability ■ Outstanding Researcher ■ Multinational Executive
Second Preference (EB-2)■ Advanced Degreed Professionals■ Equivalent
Bachelors plus 5 years experience Exceptional Ability
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(cont’d)
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■ Third Preference (EB-3)Skilled Worker (2+ years experience) Bachelor’s Degree
■ Fifth Preference (EB-5)$1 Million Investment in the U.S. that creates
at least 10 U.S. jobs
Permanent Residence Quotas
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(cont’d)
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Permanent Residency Quotas, Where Are We Now?
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All Charge-ability Areas Except Those
Listed
CHINA- mainland born
INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES
1st C C C C C
2nd C 08DEC09 15FEB05 C C
3rd 01JUN12 01JAN10 22NOV03 01JUN12 01JUN12
Other Workers* 01JUN12 22JUL05 22NOV03 01JUN12 01JUN12
4th C C C C C
Certain Religious Workers C C C C C
5th Targeted Employment
Areas/Regional
Centers and Pilot
Programs
C C C C C
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Considerations in Employment Based Applications
Employer-sponsored or self-sponsored Labor certification or extraordinary/NIW Filing multiple under different categories? Multi-Step Process
Department of Labor? USCIS: I-140 USCIS: I-485
Non-Immigrant Status?For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com
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Materials
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215.825.8646
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For Further Information
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www.eb1immigration.com
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http://blog.klaskolaw.com
online
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DISCLAIMER / COPYRIGHT NOTICE
The materials contained in this PowerPoint does not constitute direct legal advice and is for informational purposes only. An attorney-client relationship is not presumed or intended by receipt or review of this presentation. The information provided should never replace informed counsel when specific immigration-related guidance is needed.
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