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U.S. Immigration Law Presentation to International Students and Scholars Rice University October 3, 2012 James D. Prappas. Topics. Difference between Visa and Status F and J Visas Temporary Work Visa Options “Green Card” Options Strategic Considerations. Context.

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  1. U.S. Immigration LawPresentation to International Students and ScholarsRice UniversityOctober 3, 2012James D. Prappas

  2. Topics • Difference between Visa and Status • F and J Visas • Temporary Work Visa Options • “Green Card” Options • Strategic Considerations

  3. Context • Immigration is a complex area of law • 20+ temporary visa categories • 5 separate permanent employment-based categories, each with multiple subcategories • Interaction/Synergies among various U.S. laws

  4. F-1 Student Visa • Process • Travel • Employment • Change of Status

  5. J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa • Process including Two Year Home Return Requirement • Travel • Employment • Change of Status

  6. H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa • Process – Sponsor, Degree and Timing • Cap – Numbers, timing, advanced degree • Professional Fees and Expenses

  7. O-1 Visa • Process • What is “Extraordinary” - big fish in a small pond” • Timing • Duration

  8. Other Visa Options including TN ● H1B1 ●E-3 • TN – citizen of Mexico or Canada, Job Offer, Duration, Categories – see http://canada.usembassy.gov/visas/doing-business-in-america/professions-covered-by-nafta.html • H1B1 - citizen of Singapore or Chile with 7500 cap • E-3 – citizen of Australia with 10,000 cap

  9. “Green Card” Options • Family Based Immigration • Employment Based Immigration • Diversity Visa Lottery – timing & annually

  10. Practice Pointers • Plan ahead • Dynamic nature of U.S. immigration laws • Consequences of U.S. immigration law violations can affect freedom

  11. Strategy • Work Authorization • Travel • Valid Passport • DV Lottery • Resource at Rice - DSO Adria L. Baker, Ed.D., tel: (713)348-6095; abaker@rice.edu

  12. Questions? James D. Prappas Jackson Walker L.L.P. 1401 McKinney, Suite 1900 Houston, Texas 77010 Tel (713) 752 4298 Email jprappas@jw.com www.jw.com

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