1. Suzanne B. Seltzer, Esq. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP New YorkPhiladelphia 317 Madison Avenue, Suite 1518 1800 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Floor 17 New York, NY 10017Philadelphia, PA 19103 212.796.8840215.825.8600 sseltzer@klaskolaw.com www.klaskolaw.com Immigration Options Post Student Years: Immigration Options February 28, 2014

2. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Suzanne B. Seltzer, Esq. Suzanne B. Seltzer is a partner of Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer. Ms. Seltzer is the Chair of the American Immigration Lawyer's Association (AILA) Service Center Operations Committee, having recently completed her tenure as the USCIS Benefits & Policy Liaison. Ms. Seltzer speaks and writes extensively on visa options for scientists and researchers. She is listed in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, New York SuperLawyers, and the International Who's Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers. A magna cum laude graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Ms. Seltzer received her law degree from Georgetown University’s Law Center (cum laude).

3. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Agenda Non-Immigrant Status H-1B Requirements H-1B Alternatives Introduction to Permanent Residency Q&As For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

4. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Non-Immigrant Visas Non-Immigrant Status (NIV)  H, F, J, O, etc.  Limited duration  Specific to employer / institution  Specific to purpose (work/study/tourism)  May require a showing of non-immigrant intent For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

5. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Maintaining Lawful Status ‘Status’  Permission to remain in the U.S. for a fixed period  Denoted by ‘I-94’ card (for Fs – with I-20; for Js – with DS-2019)  Permissible activities in the U.S. determined by status  Can only hold status in one classification at a time (i.e. - cannot have an F and an H) For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

6. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Maintaining Lawful Status I-94, Arrival / Departure Record  Two ways to obtain: Port of Entry – requires visa Change or Extension of status  Governs Status Denotes classification (F, J, H, O) Denotes period of stay Surrendered upon departure, given up with status For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com (cont’d)

7. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Post F/J NIV Options H-1B Visas H-1B: ‘specialty occupation’  Employer petition on your behalf  Legal/filing fees to be paid by employer  Position that normally requires at least a bachelors degree in a related field  Employer must agree to pay ‘prevailing wage’ For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

8. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Visas Part-time or full-time Length of approval Extensions Portability Maximum in H status 6 years total CAP on number of H-1Bs issued each year For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

9. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Issues for Start-Ups For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com Must have employer tax I.D. number Company owned by H-1B employee?  Must be W-2 employee  Separate entity from owner/employee Company right of control over employee Is there a Board of Directors? Who has ability to hire/fire

10. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Issues for Start-Ups For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com Company must prove  Financial ability to pay salary  Real job to be done by H-1B  Place of business Business plan/financial projections Prevailing Wage  CEO vs. function-descriptive position (cont’d)

11. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Quota For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com What is it and what does it mean?  20,000 for US awarded advanced degrees FY 2014 gone by April 2013 FY 2013 gone by June 7, 2012 FY 2012 gone by October 19, 2011 FY 2011 gone by December 22, 2010 FY 2010 gone by April 2009

12. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Quota (cont’d) For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com 65,000 H-1Bs  FY2014 gone by April 2013  FY 2013 gone by June 11, 2012  FY 2012 gone by November 22, 2011  FY 2011 gone by January 26, 2011  FY 2010 gone by December 2009  FY 2009 gone by April 2008

13. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Avoiding H-1B Quota Exemption based on employer  Universities  Non-profits affiliated with universities Increased scrutiny of affiliations  Non-profit research organizations  Government research organizations For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

14. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Avoiding H-1B Quota Exemption based on employee  Previously counted (in last 6 years)  Singapore/Chile  Concurrent employment (cont’d) For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

15. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Change of status vs. consular visa issuance  Visa – Permission to re-enter the U.S. after a trip abroad (stamp in passport)  Need visa in specific classification to re-enter in that status  Status – Permission to remain in the U.S. for a fixed period (denoted by ‘I-94’ card and I-20 or DS-2019)  Only hold status in one classification at a time (i.e. – cannot have an F and an H) For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com Travel and Status Issues for H-1B Approvals

16. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Travel and Status Issues Travel after April 1  Depart US, relinquish I-94  F visa to come back to use OPT?  What about H? What happens to petition? Maintaining status until October 1  “Cap gap” relief  OPT must be valid at time H-1B petition is filed  Extends only until September 30 (cont’d) For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

17. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP H-1B Alternatives: Ls L-1: ‘intracompany transfer’  Must have worked for petitioning company overseas for at least one year in the last three years  For execs, managers, or special knowledge  Spouse eligible for employment authorization  Maximum 7 years in L status NOTE: H & L combined – max 7 years For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

18. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Alternatives: Es Must be national of treaty country  http://www.travel.state.gov/visa Employing company must be owned at least 50% by treaty country nationals No quota and can be extended indefinitely Spouse eligible for employment authorization For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

19. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Alternatives: TN Citizens of Canada and Mexico Must have employer and job offer Profession must be on the NAFTA list Applicant must have qualifications as indicated on NAFTA list Must evidence non-immigrant intent For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

20. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Alternatives I visa – journalists O visa  Artists with distinction in field; or  Scientists with extraordinary ability E-3 – Australians only, similar to H-1B Dependent on spouse visa For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

21. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Residence Authorization to Live & Work Indefinitely in the United States “Immigrant Visa” The “Green Card” or “Form I-551” Not always ‘forever’ – may be abandoned or taken away For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

22. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Immigrant vs. Non-Immigrant Immigrant Visa  Green Card/Permanent Residency Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV)  H, F, J, O, etc.  Limited duration  Specific to employer/institution  Specific to purpose (work/study/tourism) For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

23. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Nonimmigrant to Immigrant F-1 – attend school F-1 OPT – start work H-1B/L-1 – continue working; max 6 years total in H, 7 in L H-1B – change employer, continues to count against 6 years maximum (L trickier to change) For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

24. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Nonimmigrant to Immigrant H-1B – change employer, requires new petition may start working under ‘H-1B portability’ 4 th Year H-1B status – start thinking about LPR Maintain NIV status until LPR 6 years in H-1B, other options? Eligible to file adjustment of status? For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

25. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP How Do I Apply? Family Investment Asylum Employment DV Lottery For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

26. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Residence Quotas For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com ■Annual Limit on Permanent Residency ■Per Country Limit – 7% ■Allocated by:  Priority Date – place in line  Preference Category

27. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Residence Quotas ■Employment Based Preference Categories:  First Preference (EB-1) ■Extraordinary Ability ■Outstanding Researcher ■Multinational Executive  Second Preference (EB-2) ■Advanced Degreed Professionals ■Equivalent  Bachelors plus 5 years experience  Exceptional Ability For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com (cont’d)

28. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP ■Third Preference (EB-3)  Skilled Worker (2+ years experience)  Bachelor’s Degree ■Fifth Preference (EB-5)  $1 Million Investment in the U.S. that creates at least 10 U.S. jobs Permanent Residence Quotas For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com (cont’d)

29. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Residency Quotas, Where Are We Now? Visa Bulletin for March 2014 Employment Based All Charge- ability Areas Except Those Listed CHINA- mainland born INDIAMEXICOPHILIPPINES 1 st CCCCC 2 nd C15FEB0915NOV04CC 3 rd 01SEP12 15SEP0301SEP1201MAY07 Other Workers* 01SEP12 15SEP0301SEP1201MAY07 4 th CCCCC Certain Religious Workers CCCCC 5 th Targeted Employment Areas/Regional Centers and Pilot Programs CCCCC

30. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Considerations in Employment Based Applications Employer-sponsored or self-sponsored Labor certification or extraordinary/NIW Filing multiple under different categories? Multi-Step Process  Department of Labor?  USCIS: I-140  USCIS: I-485 Non-Immigrant Status? For more information, visit www.klaskolaw.com

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33. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP For Further Information Suzanne B. Seltzer, Esq. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP E-mail: sseltzer@klaskolaw.com Telephone: 212-796-8840 (New York) 215-825-8600 (Philadelphia) Offices: New YorkPhiladelphia 317 Madison Avenue1800 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Suite 1518Floor 17 New York, NY 10017Philadelphia, PA 19103

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