Nina Juncewicz, Esq'Immigration Law

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Welcome

• Introduction

• Topics Covered

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TN Visas The Basics

• Nonimmigrant Visa - Temporary entry (entry
  without the intent to establish permanent
  residence)

• For Canadian and Mexican citizens only

• For professional occupations on the NAFTA List

• Must have a job offer no self-employment

• Minimum qualifications must be met

• Period of stay One Year - extendable

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L Visas The Basics

• Nonimmigrant Visa - Intent is to return to
  country of origin upon completion of assignment

• Must have worked for one continuous year out of
  past three years for sponsoring company

• US company must have qualifying relationship with
  foreign company

• Minimum qualifications must be met

• Initial period of stay One Year extendable for
  total of seven years

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H-1B Visas The Basics

• Nonimmigrant Visa but can have intent to adjust
  to permanent status

• The current law limits to 65,000 the number of
  aliens who may be issued a visa or otherwise
  provided H-1B status

• Employer specific

• Minimum qualifications must be met

• Generally, H-1B status is for a maximum period of
  six years at a time. After that time an alien
  must remain outside the United States for one
  year before another H-1B petition can be
  approved.

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Nina Juncewicz, Esq. ? Immigration Law