CIC Immigration Pathways & Visa Categories Flashcards

Which nonimmigrant visa category allows foreign nationals to work in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in the US?

Answer: H-1B

The H-1B visa is designated for workers in specialty occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field.

What is the annual H-1B visa cap under the regular quota?

Answer: 65,000

The H-1B regular cap is 65,000 visas annually, with an additional 20,000 reserved for US advanced degree holders.

Which employment-based immigrant preference category (EB) is reserved for priority workers with extraordinary ability?

Answer: EB-1

EB-1 covers priority workers including aliens of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational managers or executives.

Which DOL process establishes the required labor market test for most employment-based green card petitions?

Answer: PERM Labor Certification

PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) Labor Certification requires employers to demonstrate that no qualified US workers are available for the offered position.

Which nonimmigrant visa allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the US under the USMCA trade agreement?

Answer: TN

The TN visa, established under USMCA (formerly NAFTA), allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in specific professional occupations listed in the agreement.

Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, what is the minimum investment amount required in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)?

Answer: $800,000

Following the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, the minimum investment threshold in a Targeted Employment Area is $800,000.