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Guide to Post-Graduation Work (H1B) Authorization for International Students
- Thursday, September 30th 2010 from 10:00am – 11:15am
This session will provide information about the routes to
post-graduation work authorization for international students. The
session will focus on the H-1B “work visa” and briefly address some
other options. We will discuss the problems posed by the shortage of
H-1Bs and consider some possible strategies for minimizing these
problems, and we will address timing issues.
Audience: This workshop is open to all international students, and
students who graduate this Fall are particularly encouraged to attend.
Overview of Permanent Residence (“green cards”) for International Faculty, Staff, and Students
- Thursday, September 30th 2010 from 11:30am – 12:45pm
This session will provide information about the routes to permanent
residence (a “green card”). It will briefly address family-based
immigration but focus on employment-based immigration. We will discuss
the most common routes to permanent residence through employment and
how one chooses the most appropriate route. In addition to providing
an introduction to the labor certification process, the session will
describe the immigrant petition, the adjustment of status application,
and the required supporting documentation. The process for an
accompanying spouse and children will be addressed. The session will
also provide a brief overview of the options available to researchers
who do not have permanent positions, for instance, post-docs.
Audience: This workshop is open to anyone interested in learning more about permanent residence in the U.S.
Other: So that you can understand some of the background of the H1B cap, you can read articles available at: http://www.visalaw.com/07apr1/index.html
