 DHS Optional Practical Training Interim Rule
Proposed on April 4, 2008, this is the Department of Homeland Security’s proposed rule change to the Optional Practical Training program, which would allow qualified foreign students of U.S. universities to remain in the country for 29 months upon graduation. This would be an increase from 12 months.
Hiring
USCIS guide, covers various visa types and the process in general.
Form H-2B: Returning Worker Attestation
Filled out by employers on behalf of returning H-2B workers
Sponsoring an Employee for Permanent Resident Status in the U.S.
USCIS guide, covers various visa types and the process in general.
Form I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Filled out on behalf of an alien worker who wishes to become a permanent U.S. resident
Instructions for Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification
Used to determine and verify a prospective employee’s resident status and eligibility to work in the United States (instructions)
Instructions for Form I-140: Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
Filled out on behalf of an alien worker who wishes to become a permanent U.S. resident (instructions)
Form I-9: Employment Eligibility Verification
Used to determine and verify a prospective employee’s resident status and eligibility to work in the United States. Updated on 11/09/07.
Form I-129: Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker
Used by employers to petition for temporary visa on behalf of foreign workers; including H-1B, H-1C, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, P-1, P-2, P-3, and Q-1
Instructions for Form I-129: Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker
Used by employers to petition for temporary visa on behalf of foreign workers; including H-1B, H-1C, H-2B, H-3, L-1, O-1, P-1, P-2, P-3, and Q-1 (instructions)
Instructions for E-Verify
E-Verify is used by employers to check the employment eligibility of workers; matches new employees’ Social Security numbers to the federal database |
