1. Immigration Options for Students and Scholars William A. Stock, Esq. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Philadelphia New York 1800 JFK Blvd. Suite 1700317 Madison Ave. Suite 1518 Philadelphia, PA 19103 New York, NY 10017 215.825.8600 212.796.8840 wstock@klaskolaw.com www.klaskolaw.com wstock@klaskolaw.com

2. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP William A. Stock, Esq. William A. Stock is a founding partner of Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP and has been providing immigration assistance and solutions to leading universities, research institutions, hospitals, multinational corporations, and individuals for nearly 15 years.. Bill is featured in The Chambers Global Guide, The Best Lawyers in America, and other guides to prominent attorneys. He is active in the American Immigration Lawyers Association on a national level, and in 2000 he received AILA’s Joseph Minsky Award, given to the lawyer under age 35 who has made the most outstanding contributions to the field of immigration law. Bill is a graduate of the University of Minnesota Law School and is a frequent author and lecturer on business-related immigration topics and currently is an Adjunct Faculty Member at Villanova University School of Law.

3. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Hot Topics in Immigration Law Agenda Current Issues in H-1B Visas Current Issues in J-1 Visas Current Issues in O-1 Visas Permanent Residence Status Travel Issues Q&As

4. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Visas Basic requirements  Job Offer  Prevailing Wage  Bachelors or higher degree  Specialty occupation Procedure and processing times Specialty occupation issues Part-time or full-time Length of approval Extensions Portability Spouses Travel

5. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Quota What is it, and what does it mean? Separate quota for US-educated advanced degree holders Separate options for Canada, Mexico, Australia, Chile and Singapore Prospects for change Timing  April 1 filing date  October 1 start date

6. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Options for Dealing with H-1B Quota Quota-exempt employment Strategies to enhance chances of getting H-1B Alternative visa options Applying for permanent residence directly

7. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Quota-Exempt Employment Who is not subject to the quota?  Universities  Nonprofit institutions affiliated with universities  Employed “at” university  Nonprofit or government research organization  Concurrent employment  Previous H-1B

8. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Strategies to Enhance Chances of Getting H-1B Obtaining masters degree Filing multiple years Filing first day Using previously-obtained degree Combination of education and experience Start your own business  Apply as H-1B employee

9. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Travel and Status Issues for H-1B Approvals Change of status vs. consular visa issuance Travel after April 1 Maintaining status until October 1

10. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP J-1 Visas Who is subject to 2-year return? What does it mean to be subject? Options if subject:  Return home Where is home? Aggregating trips?  O-1  Waiver

11. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP J-1 Visas (cont’d) Waiver options  No objection waiver  Hardship  Persecution  Federal government agency waiver

12. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP O-1 Visas Employer sponsored Standards Documentation Reference letters Processing time/issues Length of approval Extensions Spouses

13. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Resident Status Family Investment Asylum Employment

14. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Resident Status Employment Employer-sponsored or self-sponsored Labor certification or extraordinary/national interest/exceptional Multiple petitions

15. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Resident Status Employment (cont’d) Extraordinary ability/Outstanding Researcher  EB-1  Standards  Documentation  Reference letters National Interest Waiver  EB-2  Standards

16. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Resident Status Employment (cont’d) Labor Certification Application (PERM)  Employer Sponsored  Recruitment  Prevailing wage  Legal issues  Timing  First of 3 steps

17. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Resident Status Adjustment of Status (I-485) Timing  Preference categories/quotas  Priority dates  Processing times Concurrent filing (I-140/I-485) Employment authorization Advance parole

18. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Resident Status Adjustment of Status (I-485) (cont’d) Adjustment portability H-1B Extensions  One Year  Three years Spouses

19. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Travel Issues Potential Problems  Intent to return – F & J vs. H &O  Visa interview delays  Security clearances  Technology Alert List  222(g) Possible solutions  Don’t travel  Canada/Mexico  Advance Parole

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21. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Speaker Contact Information William A. Stock, Esq. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP wstock@klaskolaw.com 215-825-8600 (Philadelphia) 212-796-8840 (New York) www.klaskolaw.com