AILA H-1B Online Course

AILA H-1B Online Course

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The AILA H-1B Online Course is designed to provide a comprehensive review of H-1Bs for those who are new to the category, as well as those who are more experienced. It will cover H-1B basics, as well as provide an in-depth look at how to prepare petitions. Finally, the course will address how to tackle difficult Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and emerging issues regarding the H-1B visa program. This course has something for everyone!**

Please note that all affiliations and titles listed reflect AILA’s 2020-2021 committee year when the course outline was written.

** AILA is closely monitoring pending H-1B litigation, regulations, and legislation. Any course material that is significantly impacted will be updated accordingly.

  • H-1B Module 1: Introduction and Overview
    Contains 27 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This module presents an introduction to the H-1B visa and an overview of the petition process. It also includes instructions on how to take this course. Faculty: Adekunbi Adejumo (ML), Online Course Committee, Atlanta, GA Lorna A. De Bono, AILA USCIS Case Assistance Committee, Marina Del Rey, CA Anna Buskila, Chicago, IL

    This module presents an introduction to the H-1B visa and an overview of the petition process. It also includes instructions on how to take this course.

     Faculty:

    Adekunbi Adejumo (ML), Online Course Committee, Atlanta, GA

    Lorna A. De Bono, AILA USCIS Case Assistance Committee, Marina Del Rey, CA

    Anna Buskila, Chicago, IL

  • H-1B Module 2: The H-1B Cap
    Contains 24 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This module provides an overview of the H-1B cap process from registration to filing. Panelists will discuss practice pointers for managing an H-1B cap group and address issues affecting H-1B petitions subject to the quota. Faculty: Stephanie Scarborough (ML), Jacksonville, FL Tejas N. Shah, Chicago, IL

    This module provides an overview of the H-1B cap process from registration to filing. Panelists will discuss practice pointers for managing an H-1B cap group and address issues affecting H-1B petitions subject to the quota.

     Faculty:

    Stephanie Scarborough (ML), Jacksonville, FL

    Tejas N. Shah, Chicago, IL


  • H-1B Module 3: Cap-Exempt H-1Bs
    Contains 24 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This module examines the regulations applicable to “cap-exempt” H-1B visas, and the strategic use of this classification to help obtain work eligibility when cap-subject H-1Bs are not available.

    This module examines the regulations applicable to “cap-exempt” H-1B visas, and the strategic use of this classification to help obtain work eligibility when cap-subject H-1Bs are not available.

    Faculty:

    Jeff Goldman (ML), Online Course Committee, Salem, MA

    Jennifer Minear, AILA President, Richmond, VA

  • H-1B Module 4: Prevailing Wage Requirement, Labor Condition Application, and the Public Access File
    Contains 32 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This module will address the preparation and processing of labor condition applications in the H-1B process, as well as related ethical and compliance issues.

    This module will address the preparation and processing of labor condition applications in the H-1B process, as well as related ethical and compliance issues.

    Faculty: 

    William Johnson (ML), San Diego CA

    Sarah K. Peterson, AILA Board of Governors/DOL Liaison Committee Chair, Minneapolis, MN

    Rebecca R. Massiatte, Dallas, TX

  • H-1B Module 5: Meeting the Requirements: Specialty Occupation and the Beneficiary’s Degree
    Contains 27 Component(s), Includes Credits

    The alleged failure by petitioners to prove that an H-1B position qualifies as a “specialty occupation” is the number one reason cited by USCIS for H-1B RFEs the past few years. This module covers the specialty occupation, including the evidence required to show that the employer’s position (i.e., title and job duties) meets the statutory definition and regulatory criteria. Faculty: April A. Caminez Bentley (ML), Online Course Committee, Tallahassee, FL Amy Erlbacher-Anderson, AILA Business Immigration Response Team, Omaha, NE Joseph John Shepherd, AILA USCIS Case Assistance Committee, New York, NY

    The alleged failure by petitioners to prove that an H-1B position qualifies as a “specialty occupation” is the number one reason cited by USCIS for H-1B RFEs the past few years. This module covers the specialty occupation, including the evidence required to show that the employer’s position (i.e., title and job duties) meets the statutory definition and regulatory criteria.

     

    Faculty:

    April A. Caminez Bentley (ML), Online Course Committee, Tallahassee, FL

    Amy Erlbacher-Anderson, AILA Business Immigration Response Team, Omaha, NE Joseph John Shepherd, AILA USCIS Case Assistance Committee, New York, NY


  • H-1B Module 6: Post-Filing Issues: RFEs and Consular Processing
    Contains 29 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This module examines the types of H-1B RFEs issued and strategic planning considerations, including how to communicate with clients (employer and employee) and third-party expert witnesses. It also will cover post-approval issues, including consular processing.

    This module examines the types of H-1B RFEs issued and strategic planning considerations, including how to communicate with clients (employer and employee) and third-party expert witnesses. It also will cover post-approval issues, including consular processing.

    Faculty:

    James D. Prappas (ML), Online Course Committee, Houston, TX

    Vincent W. Lau, AILA DOL Liaison Committee Vice Chair, Boston, MA

    Lisa Scott, Chicago, IL




  • H-1B Certificate and CLE Information
    Contains 5 Component(s), Includes Credits

    This module contains the certificate and CLE information and certificate for the AILA H-1B Online Course.

    This module contains the certificate and CLE information and certificate for the AILA H-1B Online Course.