IMMIGRATION LAW GUIDE: Immigration Law,
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Federal immigration law determines whether a person is an alien, and associated legal rights, duties, and obligations of aliens in the United states. It also provides means by which certain aliens can become naturalized citizens with full rights of citizenship. Immigration law serves as a gatekeeper for the nation's border: it determines who may enter, how long they may stay and when they must leave.
H-1B Visa, I-140 Visa
H-1B Status Visas are awarded to foreign workers on a temporary basis. The H-1B Status Visa requires at minimum a bachelor's degree or verifiable equivalent experience and is initially granted for 3 years.
L-1 Visa
L-1 Visas are awarded to foreign workers who have worked abroad for a particular company for at least one full year. The L-1 Visa can be for managers and executives, the L-1A Visa, and for employees with "specialized knowledge", the L-1B Visa.
TN Status Visa
TN Visas are awarded to qualified Mexican and Canadian citizens in conjunction with NAFTA, The North America Free Trade Agreement.
O-1 Visa, Extraordinary Ability, Work Visa, Work Permit
The O-1 Visas are awarded to foreign individuals who have extraordinary ability. The O-1Visa is usually awarded for 3 years initially and can be extended in one year increments indefinitely.
The F-1 Student Visas are awarded to foreign individuals for academic study in the U.S.
B-1 Visa, Business Visa
B-1 Business Visas are awarded to foreign business persons who want to enter the U.S. for a temporary period of time to conduct business, usually 30 days, unless a longer time period is needed and can be demonstrated.
Cancellation of Removal
Cancellation of Removal for U.S. Employment-Based Visas require labor certification most of the time.
