Definitions and Forms Flashcards
I-94
electronic travel record issued by CBP to foreign visitors entering US
Actual Wage
wage rate paid to other Purdue employees with similar experience and qualifications
Prevailing Wage
average wage paid to similarly employed workers in a specific occupation in the geographic area of intended employment
H-1B
allows employees to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelors degree (or higher) in the specific specialty
passport
document issued by government, certifying identity and citizenship, while entitling holder to travel under government’s protection
status
-set of legal rights and obligations a FN has while inside the US
-must comply to be valid
-ex: J-1, H-1B
Green Card
permanent resident card allows you to live and work permanently in US
-typically valid 10 years
-usually closes case with ISS
Visa
sticker issued by consulate office and placed in passport
-acts as a “ticket” to be admitted into US
I-129
form submitted to USCIS to request H-1B, E-3, TN, or O-1 status
I-140
form submitted to USCIS to petition for a bene to become a permanent resident in the US
-approval gives bene basis to apply for legal permanent residence process
-this is the final step that ISS prepares
J-1 (exchange visitors)
nonimmigrant visa for work and study based programs
stay
validity period assigned to the status
AR-11
form for H-1B bene to report a change of address to USCIS
-must be reported within 10 days
212e
the 2 year home residency requirement for certain J Visitors
DS-2019
document required to support an application for a J-1 visa
-issued by ISS through SEVIS
