1. Immigration Options for International 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 Immigration Options for International Scholars Agenda H-1B Visas J-1 Visas O-1 Visas Other Visa Options Permanent Resident Status Travel Issues Q & A

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 Who is not subject to the quota?  Universities  Nonprofit institutions affiliated with universities  Employed “at” university  Nonprofit or government research organization  Previous H-1B  Concurrent employment Strategies and timing Alternative visa options

6. 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

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

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

9. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Other Visa Options E-1 Treaty Trader  Substantial import or export  Treaty country nationality E-2 Treaty Investor  Substantial investment  Treaty country nationality L-1 Intracompany Transferee  Related company (equity ownership)  One year employment overseas  Managerial or specialized knowledge

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

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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP Permanent Resident Status Investment $500,000 or $1,000,000 Own business or regional center New business or expand existing business Create 10 jobs within two years Must document source of funds

15. 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

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

17. 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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19. Klasko, Rulon, Stock & Seltzer, LLP For Further Information William A. Stock, Esq. Klasko, Rulon, Stock and Seltzer, LLP wstock@klaskolaw.com 215-825-8600 (Philadelphia) 212-796-8840 (New York) www.klaskolaw.com