“Kim” was a student at the University of Buffalo. Born in Beijing, China and having been admitted to the US with an F-1 student visa, Kim had already graduated and began her OPT (Optional Practical Training) at the time her employer contacted Slepian Law to assist in the matter. OPT permitted Kim to work and obtain practical training to complement her field of study. An exemplary worker, Kim’s employer wanted to petition for Kim to work for them for a longer duration and inquired with Slepian Law as to their options.
Andrew Slepian worked closely with both the employer and Kim to ascertain the best option. In Kim’s case, it was decided that an H1B visa would be most appropriate. By filing the appropriate paperwork 6 months before Kim’s start date, Slepian Law was able to obtain an H1B visa for Kim. H1B visas are limited, so it is of the utmost importance to hire experienced counsel for these filings. Kim just began working with her H1B visa in October and can work for up to six years (in three year increments) with the H1B visa. In fact, if Kim’s employer petitions for Lawful Permanent Residence for Kim, the H1B may be continued indefinitely (one year at a time) until Kim can Adjust her Status to that of a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident via the Employment-Based Immigrant Petition!
