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1 Immigration status options More information about specific employment based applications for "green cards" can be found through HR/CIS. Below are some frequently used immigration categories at Emory. A foreign national faculty or researcher may qualify for permanent residence based on employment at UVA. The J-1 Exchange Visitor Program promotes cultural and educational exchange between US citizens and foreign nationals. It provides international students and scholars with opportunities to participate in exchange programs in the United States and then return home to share their experiences. J-1 exchange visitors can come to Emory in one of several student or scholar categories. More info >> By the Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia. 201 Dowman Drive, Atlanta, Georgia USA H-1B status is used for people who will perform services in a specialty occupation on a temporary basis. At Emory, it can be used to bring temporary faculty, researchers, consultants, administrators, or other professionals to the US. More info >>. The type of visa status that is appropriate for international employees and visitors depends upon the activities that the visiting scholar will be engaged in while at UVA. A brief description of the most common visa options are found below. We strongly recommend speaking with staff from the ISO or from HR/CIS to discuss appropriate options for any visiting scholar coming to UVA. O-1 temporary workers possess extraordinary ability, have risen to the very top of their field of endeavor, and are coming to the US to continue work in their area of extraordinary ability on a temporary basis. More info >>. The H-1B category is an employment based visa status that allows for the temporary employment of an alien as a professional in a "specialty occupation." This is defined by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) as an occupation requiring "practical application of a body of specialized knowledge along with at least a bachelor's degree or its equivalent." Sponsorship of the H-1B Visa program is administered through HR/CIS. More information and details on the application process can be found here. The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) creates

2 special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Citizens of Canada and Mexico are eligible to apply for TN status if they have an offer of employment in the US and have professional qualifications in specific fields. IMMIGRATION INFORMATION & VISA OPTIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL FACULTY AND SCHOLARS. Keep in mind that hosting a J-1 exchange visitor comes with additional responsibilities for your department. TN status allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in certain professions in the US on a temporary basis. More info >>. The Exchange Visitor Program, administered by the U.S. Department of State, encourages educational and cultural exchange and collaborative research, teaching and training. Sponsorship of the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program is administered through the International Studies Office. More information about the J-1 can be found here. The type of visa your scholar needs depends on the type of work they'll do here, and ISSS will help your department decide which visa is the best choice. For a brief overview of the different immigration status types, download our " Choosing the Right Immigration Status " handout. The B non-immigrant category is intended for temporary visits to the United States for business (B-1) or pleasure (B-2). Visitors in this category should not be engaged in collaborative research, but can come to conduct their own independent research. Outstanding ability in arts, athletics, science or business is available for athletes, researchers, or university faculty. K-3 and V1/V2 U.S. Entry Visa for Spouse or TEEN Application. Replace U.S. Citizenship Certificate (N-565 Service $199) + Gov Fees. Adjustment of Status Form I-485 ($199) + Gov Fees. This website is run by a private company. We have no connection to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) or any other government agency. Immigrant Petition Family Green Card Form I-130 Services ($199) + Gov Fees. Green Card for Domestic Employee or Unskilled Labor Application. Deferred Action for TEENhood Arrivals Form I-821D (DACA). If you haven't noticed yet, we're not A LAW FIRM AND ARE NOT affiliated with ANY GOVERNMENT AGENCY. WE ARE A PRIVATELY OWNED WEBSITE PROVIDING EASY, SELF HELP ONLINE IMMIGRATION SOLUTIONS. PURCHASE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE GOVERNMENT FILING FEES. BLANK FORMS ARE AVAILABLE

3 WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR FREE FROM THE USCIS. Easy to Use Online Software Safe and Secure Thousands of Satisfied Customers. By the way, here's something you should know before using our service. Read More. Replace Certificate Citizenship Form N- 565 ($199) + Gov Fees. Employment Authorization Document (I-765 Service $199) + Gov Fees. US Citizenship Application Form N-400 Services ($199) + Gov Fees. Green Card for Domestic Employee or Unskilled Labor Application. Green Card Renewal Form I-90 Services ($199) + Gov Fees. We provide online "do-it-yourself" software and access to services to help you complete the immigration application process on your own. Get Started Today! Step 4 Sit back, relax and wait for your Confirmation of receipt letter from the USCIS. TN Temporary Work Visa for Citizens of Canada and Mexico. Deferred Action for TEENhood Arrivals (DACA) Form I-821D. Green Card Renewal (I-90 Service $199) + Gov Fees. L-1 Temporary Work Visa for Intracompany Transferee Application. Deferred Action for TEENhood Arrivals Form I-821D (DACA) ($199) + Gov Fees. H-2B Work Visa for Skilled and Unskilled Workers Application. However, it doesn't always work this way. Here's some information on what to do if USCIS denies your adjustment of status application. We have published a policy memorandum (PDF, 108 KB) providing guidance on the implementation of section 1045 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (the FY 2019 NDAA), which allows certain H-2B workers on Guam and in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) to qualify for an exemption to the "temporary need" requirement if they begin employment on or before Dec. 30, The H1B visa classification permits a foreign national to work in the United States for a temporary period. It is available for offers of employment that are in a specialty occupation*. A person may hold H1B status for a maximum of six years, and it may be issued in increments of up to three years by the USCIS. An employee may receive extensions of H1B status beyond six years in certain circumstances, if s/he is in the process of applying for employment-based permanent residence (commonly referred to as the "green card"). H1B visas are numerically limited, with a total of 85,000 visas available each fiscal year (20,000 of these visas are restricted to individuals who have received master's degrees or higher from U.S

4 colleges or universities). This limitation is referred to as the H1B cap. * The H1B visa is also available for offers of employment as a fashion model of distinguished merit and ability. Requirements. Hiring a migrant who is already in New Zealand. Try to Avoid a Denial in the First Place. There is no procedure for appealing this decision. But you may be able to request that USCIS review its decision, or simply reapply, as described below. USCIS is now using digital tablets to administer the English reading and writing tests during naturalization interviews as part of the agency's ongoing business modernization efforts. We will be able to continue using the paper process on a case by case basis. Read the web alert. USCIS is not accepting requests from individuals who have never before been granted deferred action under DACA. Due to federal court orders on Jan. 9, 2018 and Feb. 13, 2018, USCIS has resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA. USCIS rarely issues a flat denial without giving you some warning beforehand, usually at the end of your green card interview. VisaView allows education providers to check the details of a student's current visa. View our detailed guides for VisaView. However, if you don't have a lawful right to remain in the United States, you may have to leave in order to succeed at this. Meanwhile, if. you've already spent time in the U.S. unlawfully, you may not be allowed back for several years. Don't make a decision about what to do without consulting an attorney first. Of course, you'll need to make sure that you've cleared up whatever underlying problem caused your adjustment of status application to be denied. Unfortunately, not all problems can be cleared up. For example, if you're clearly inadmissible because of a criminal record, or USCIS has obtained convincing evidence that your marriage is fraudulent (and it really is), neither appeals nor further applications are likely to help much. Connect with overseas people with the skills your business needs using this free online tool. USCIS Provides Guidance for Implementing New Law Related to Foreign Workers on Guam, Northern Mariana Islands. USCIS is revising guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify certain special naturalization provisions for TEENren. The updated guidance will be included in Volume 12: Citizenship & Naturalization, Part G, Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Part H, TEENren of U.S. Citizens. Stakeholders may

5 review and comment on the revised policy guidance through Oct. 9, We began using digital tablets to administer the English reading and writing tests during naturalization interviews as part of the agency's ongoing business modernization efforts. USCIS Using Tablets to Administer the English Reading and Writing Tests for Naturalization. If something like this happens at your interview, and you were not represented by an attorney, find one immediately to help you gather the needed documents or other proof. It's much easier to overcome USCIS's doubts and get your green card approved then to deal with the consequences of a denial. Buy American and Hire American: Putting American Workers First and Protecting the Interests of U.S. Workers. For H1B visa or status news, information, complexities, and options, as well as Murthy Law Firm success stories in such cases, see the Worker page. You may also search the site for a particular topic, and narrow your search by category.

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FRAGOMEN, DEL REY, BERNSEN & LOEWY, LLP ELLEN G. YOST, PARTNER This handout will outline some of the most commonly-used nonimmigrant and immigrant visa categories available to foreign nationals seeking to enter the United States temporarily or permanently for business