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Maintain Your Status!
Start a Company!
10-Weeks: 300 hours
Medical Benefits |
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| Trainee Concepts: |
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Introduction to Legal English
Review standard terminology of routine legal processes and study the sentence and paragraph structure that characterizes statutory interpretation |
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Self-Help Legal Information
Documentation provided is of a general nature and should not be construed as legal advice |
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Limited English Proficiency
A barrier to understanding and exercising important rights and complying with applicable legal responsibilities |
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Strategy Formulation
A situation analysis concurrent with a personal assessment then objectives are set for a long term view of a possible future |
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Self-Advocacy Skills
Speaking up for yourself, knowing how to negotiate in your own best interest, and having the confidence to ask for what you need or question what you may not understand |
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Unemployed F-1 students on regular post-completion OPT can create a "startup" to maintain status.
F-1 OPT students may also work as unpaid trainees, at least 20 hours per week, where this does not violate any labor laws. (ICE)
A factor used by the US Department of Labor to define an "unpaid trainee” is that the experience is for the benefit of the student. (DOL) |
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 Create a Startup Company!
Learn as an Executive Trainee! |
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 You Must Meet Certain Eligibility Criteria.
Assess Your Personal Qualifications as a Candidate for Individual Employment Preparation: |
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Are you Limited English Proficient and of Good Moral Character?
(8 CFR § 316.10(b)) or (8 USC § 1101(f)) |
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Are you on a period of post-completion optional practical training (OPT) applied for prior to, or approved after, earning a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree from a school in the USA? |
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Do you want to be actively engaged in a business related to your degree program? |
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Do you want to prove to USCIS that you have the proper business credentials? |
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Are your passport and I-20 valid? |
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Are you not in violation of a nonimmigrant status?
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| Client Self-Advocacy Results Vary Depending On Preparation |
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Whether clients are preparing for an internship training program interview, or preparing for a job interview, the challenges remain the same: clients must appear confident, describe and promote their skills and experience, and explain their motivation and goals in English.
It is important to note an interview is a two-way street. US Employers are not required to hire someone with time-limited employment authorization such as an F-1 international student authorized for 12-months of Optional Practical Training (OPT).
During the interview clients may be asked the following questions:
(1) Are they legally authorized to work in the US? (yes or no); and
(2) Will they now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B status)? (yes or no).
Cost-conscious employers, especially small business or nonprofit organizations, frequently perceive the process as cumbersome or misunderstand their obligations and are reluctant to petition the USCIS to adjust a nonimmigrant's work status, simply have a policy against it, or do not want to incur any additional expenses.
If an individual client thinks he or she will have trouble informing protential H-1B sponsors on their responsibilities associated with filing the USCIS Form I-129, "Petition for Temporary Worker," he or she can register for a workshop with a BIA Accredited Representative employed at WHOmentors.com, Inc.
Taking the time to learn the governing rules and procedures before the interview will make them well informed!
Realistically speaking, by explaining and demonstrating the simplicity of the application process to clients, they increase the likelihood of getting hired.
Two alumni from San Francisco State University (SFSU) took responsible steps to overcome any barriers to their employment and prevented National Origin Discrimination:
Atsuko's Case #: WAC0421550536
Masaya's Case #: WAC0424652314
26 CFR § 1.513-1(d)(2) Restriction: "Self-Enrichment" instruction or training provided to clients is substantially related to the disinterested educational purpose of improving or developing personal capabilities.
WHOmentors.com, Inc. will not act as the "agent as petitioner" or "representative of both the employer and the beneficiary" as described in 8 CFR 214.2(h)(2)(i)(F) and does not complete these forms for the petitioner unless entered into a contract or
agreement with a client to provide such services. |
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