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Graduation day is approaching and you've finally made it. You are about to receive your diploma and go out into the working world. You and your classmates are competing for the best jobs, but you feel at a disadvantage because you are not a U.S. citizen or even a green card holder. How are you supposed to navigate through the strange new world of immigration laws and procedures?

This is a practical guide for foreign-born students about to graduate from universities in the U.S.:

Practical Training

Temporary Working Visas: Who is Eligible?

Procedure to Obtain H-1B Status

Numerical Limitation

Family Members

Duration of H-1B Status

Applying for Permanent Residence

Employment-Based Immigration

What is Labor Certification?

Alternatives to Labor Certification

Getting Your Green Card

Schedule A Legal Consultation

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