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MASUDA, FUNAI, EIFERT & MITCHELL, LTD.

MASUDA, FUNAI, EIFERT & MITCHELL, LTD. CHICAGO * LOS ANGELES * SCHAUMBURG www.masudafunai.com. Mr. Bob White Masuda Funai Schaumburg Office - (847) 734-8811 Chicago Office – (312) 245-7500 rwhite@masudafunai.com www.masudafunai.com.

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MASUDA, FUNAI, EIFERT & MITCHELL, LTD.

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  1. MASUDA, FUNAI, EIFERT & MITCHELL, LTD. CHICAGO * LOS ANGELES * SCHAUMBURG www.masudafunai.com

  2. Mr. Bob White Masuda Funai Schaumburg Office - (847) 734-8811 Chicago Office – (312) 245-7500 rwhite@masudafunai.com www.masudafunai.com

  3. 2010 Update On Immigration Changes Affecting Students

  4. ComplimentaryWeekly Immigration Legal Updates Are Available In The Immigration Group Section At www.masudafunai.com Current Immigration Information

  5. Issues in Student Programs • Overview of Government Agencies – USCIS, ICE, CBP, DOL & DOS 2. SEVIS Procedures & Problem A. Reporting Address Changes 1. F-1/J-1 Status - SEVIS System 2. USCIS -www.uscis.gov/AR-11

  6. Issues in Student Programs 3. Employment Options – OPT and AT • OPT for F-1 Students • 12 Month OPT - CPT vs OPT - When to Apply - Student Responsibilities During OPT - Periods of Unemployment

  7. Issues in Student Programs • Employment Options – OPT and AT 2. 17 Month OPT Extension for STEM Grads - Eligibility Requirements 1. STEM Major (Not Minor or Concentration) 2. E-Verify Company - When To Apply – What Is The Deadline? - Student’s 6 Month Validation Report - Periods of Unemployment - Employer’s Responsibilities

  8. Issues in Student Programs • Employment Options – OPT and AT B. Increased Enforcement in F-1 Program C. AT for J-1 Students 4. International Travel A. Pre-Graduation B. Post-Graduation - 12 Month OPT - 17 Month STEM OPT Extension - H-1B Cap Gap “Plus” Relief

  9. H-1B Nonimmigrant Process • What is H-1B Status? • Overview of the Procedure – • Labor Certification Application through Department of Labor (DOL) 2. Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker through the USCIS 3. H-1B Visa through U.S. Consulate

  10. H-1B Process – Step One • Labor Condition Application (LCA) • Wages – Actual Wage vs. Prevailing Wage - Prevailing Wage – www.flcdatacenter.com • Working Conditions • Work Stoppage • Warnings • Dependent vs Non-Dependent H-1B Employer - Other Possible Attestations • LCA Public Access File

  11. H-1B Process – Step Two • What Occupations Qualify for H-1B Classification? • Foreign National Must Qualify • Academic Background • Employment Experience 3. Must Have Valid License

  12. H-1B Process – Step Three 1. Visa Processing • When Should I Apply For a Visa? • How Long Does It Take & What Is The Procedure? http://usembassy.state.gov/ - Nonimmigrant Visa Page in Consular Section D. Could I Be Denied An H-1B Visa? E. Can I Apply for the Visa in Canada or Mexico? F. Who Is Exempt from the Visa Requirement?

  13. 2010 H-1B Issues – Part 1 1. Managing H-1B Quota A. What is the H-1B Quota? B. Government’s Fiscal Year Defined C. When was the Quota Met in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011 D. Random Selection Process (aka H-1B Lottery) E. Future of the Quota

  14. 2010 H-1B Issues – Part 2 2. Exemptions to H-1B Quota • A. Advanced Degree Exemption – 20,000 Cap - When Was Cap Met in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 & 2011? - Random Selection Process (aka H-1B Lottery) B. Institution of Higher Education – No Cap C. Non-Profit Research Organizations – No Cap - Issues With University/Non-Profit Research Exemption D. Is Each Petition Subject to the Quota? - Previous H-1B Employment - Concurrent Employment

  15. 2010 H-1B Issues – Part 3 3. Managing Your Status – • When should I apply for H-1B status? • What is the Quota Process? C. F-1/J-1 to H-1B Change of Status 1. H-1B Cap Gap vs. Cap Gap Plus 2. Do I Still Have to Be Concerned About the Quota? YES!!! YES!!! YES!!! - Apply in Multiple Quotas - CPT Options - Manage Graduation Date - New Course of Study - 17 Month STEM OPT Extension - Dependent Status

  16. 2010 H-1B Issues – Part 4 3. Managing Your Status (Continued) - D. Changing Employers & H-1B Portability E. Other Nonimmigrant Options – TN, H-1B1, E-3, L, O and E Visa 4. Aggressive Review of H-1B Petitions – Consulting Companies 5. New H-1B Restrictions for Companies Receiving TARP & Federal Reserve Credit Window Funding 6. How Long Can I Remain As H-1B Nonimmigrant?

  17. 2010 H-1B Issues – Part 5 6. What Status Will My Dependents Receive? A. Can My Dependents Work and Obtain an SSN? B. Can My Dependents Travel Internationally? 7. H-1B Processing Fees A. Basic Fee, H-1B User Fee and H-1B Fraud Fee B. Premium Processing (Optional) 8. Future of H-1B Fees & Procedures 9. When Should I Start the Green Card Process?

  18. Green Card Process • Diversity Visa Lottery 2. Family-Based Green Cards 3. Employment-Based Green Cards

  19. MASUDA, FUNAI, EIFERT & MITCHELL, LTD. CHICAGO * LOS ANGELES * SCHAUMBURG www.masudafunai.com

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