Introduction to Non-Immigrant Visas

1
Nonimmigrant Visas

• Alphabet Soup
• Working Visas
• Nonimmigrant Intent
• Extensions of Stay
• Change of Status
• Revalidation

2
Students

• F-1 Academic Students
• J-1 Exchange Visitors
• M-1 Vocational Students
• EADs for Spouses
• Optional Practical Training

3
Exchange Visitors (J-1)

• Categories
• DS-2019 Form
• EADs for Spouses
• Home Residency Requirement
• J Waivers

4
Professional Workers (H-1B)

• Specialty Occupation
• Entry Requirements
• LCA Prevailing Wage
• Bachelors Degree
• Equivalencies
• Duration
• Numerical Cap

5
Treaty Traders/Investors (E-1/E-2)

• Treaty Countries
• E-1 Requirements
• E-2 Requirements
• EADs for Spouses

6
Intracompany Transferees (L-1)

• Foreign Company
• U.S. Company
• Executive/Manager
• Specialized Knowledge
• One Year Requirement
• Blanket L Petition
• EADs for Spouses

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Religious Workers (R-1)

• Minister
• Religious Occupation
• Religious Vocation
• Non-Profit/Tax-Exempt