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UNM 04/21/2017Immigrant Visas
Caterina KretzImmigration Attorney
Timothy ReardonSenior Paralegal
Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A.2305 Renard Place SE, Suite 110
Albuquerque, NM 87106505-266-8739
What is an IV?
Family v. Employment
The Visa Bulletin
What Are The Categories?
How Do Visa Quotas Work?
Let’s check online
UNM 04/21/2017Postgraduate
Immigration Options
Caterina KretzImmigration Attorney
Timothy ReardonSenior Paralegal
Maney | Gordon | Zeller, P.A.2305 Renard Place SE, Suite 110
Albuquerque, NM 87106505-266-8739
Employment Categories
Eb-1(1), Eb-1(2), Eb-1(3)
Eb-2
Eb-3
Eb-4
Eb-5
Labor Certification
Most need it, but some do not
• What is it?
• Who is exempt?
• Eb-1(1) & Eb-1(2)
• Eb-2 if NIW
Eb-1(1)
Persons of extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics.
Eb-1(1)
Nobel Prize, Olympic Medal or
3 out of 10
1 lesser award, 2 membership, 3 published about you, 4 judge, 5 original contributions, 6 authorship, 7 exhibits, 8 performance in leading role, 9 $$, 10commercial success performing arts
Eb-1(2)
Outstanding Professors and Researchers standing apart in the academic community through eminence and distinction
Eb-1(2)
3 years experience in teaching or research in the academic area and 2 out of 6
1 major prize, 2 membership, 3 published about you, 4 judge, 5 original scientific research, 6 authorship
Eb-2
• 3 distinct sub categories
• Advanced Degree
• Exceptional Ability
• National Interest Waiver
Eb-2
Advanced Degree
LC required
Eb-2
Exceptional Ability
A degree of expertise significantly above that ordinarily encountered and 3 out of 6
1 related degree, 2 10 years experience, 3 license, 4 $$, 5 membership, 6 recognition for achievements, (7 comparable evidence)
Eb-2
National Interest Waiver
• No LC required
• The benefit will be national in scope
Eb-3
Skilled and Unskilled Labor
UNM - NIV
F-1, F-2
H-1B, H-4
J-1, J-2
O-1, O-3
TN, TD
F-1 & F-2
The F-1 Minefield
CP – COS – EOS – SEVIS – CPT – OPT –STEM – CAP-GAP – 90 – 60 – 30 days
STEM-OPT
• 24 months STEM OPT extension
• Be in valid OPT
• Current or previous STEM degree
STEM-Employer
• E-Verify
• Employer / Employee Relationship
• Material Changes Reported to DSO
• Training Program and Opportunities
• Not replacing U.S. worker
More STEM
• 20 hour minimum
• Unemployment
– OPT up to 90 days
– STEM 17 months up to 120 days
– STEM 24 months up to 150 days
H-1B & H-4
The Basics
• Degree
• Job
• Wage
H-1B & H-4
Controversial Basics
• 65K – 5.1K – 1.2K + 20K = ?
• Cap or No Cap?
• Cap versus Cap Gap
• What is the Cap Gap?
H-1B & H-4
More Basics
• 6-year limit
• H-1B v. H-4 limits
• How to port to another job
H-1B & H-4
Beyond Basics
• AC21
• Take notes………
J-1 & J-2
Professors, Research Scholars, Short-term Scholars, Trainee or Intern, College or University Student, Nonacademic Specialist, Foreign Physician, International Visitor, Government Visitor, Camp Counselor, Au Pair, Summer Student in Travel/Work Program
J-1 & J-2
Different limitations for different fields:
• Students complete degree +18 months OPT
• Post-Doctoral - degree plus 36 months academic training
• Professors & Scholars limited to 5 years if no prior J-1.
J-1 & J-2
Fraught with Pitfalls
• INA 212(e)
• Skills List or Gov’t Funding
• Waivers?
O-1 & O-3
Are you among the small percentage who have risen to the very top of
their field of endeavor?
O-1 & O-3
Extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics
O-1 & O-3
Nobel Prize, Olympic Medal or
3 out of 8
1 award, 2 membership, 3 published, 4 judge, 5 original work, 6 scholarly authorship, 7 critical /essential employment, 8 $
TN & TD
Are you a Mexican or Canadian Professional?
TN & TD
• What are the TN Professions?
• How to get it and for how long?
• Pro’s and Con’s
I Can’t Take it Anymore
Ask About Any Immigration Issue
• Family Immigration• DACA / DAP• VAWA• Unlawful Presence Waivers• Removal• Comprehensive Immigration Reform• Anything of Interest to You…………..