1.Preface
Simplifying A Complex Subject;

2.The History Of US Immigration
The First Attempts At Limiting Immigrants; Understanding The Modern Immigration System; Taking New Steps To Curtail Illegals’;

3.Understanding The Background And Basics Of Visas
What Is A Visa?; Two Categories Of Visas; Understanding How The Uscis And Consuls Evaluate Visa Petitions; Getting The Green Light To Enter; Form 1-94 And Visa Expiration Dates; Being Denied Entry: Your Options; Change Of Status And Extension Of Stay; Visa

4.Using A B-1 Visa
Applying For Entry On A B-1 Visa; What Constitutes Work?; Application Procedures And Strategy;

5.Travelling For Pleasure: The B-2 Visa
Identifying Problem Areas; Students; Young Adults;

6.Entering The US As A Fiance(e)
The Fiance(e) Visa Category; Following Procedures; Summary;

7.Temporary Working Visas
Getting The General Outline; Understanding The Terminology; L Visas Intra-Company Transfer; Treaty Trader/Investor Basic Terminology; Control And Ownership Of A US Treaty Company; Treaty Trader: E-1 Visa; Treaty Investor E-2; Basic Requirements Of H-1b Vis

8.Sending Staff To A New Business In America
Establishing The US Company First; Forming The Corporation; Finding Premises For Doing Business; Applying For The Working Visa; Case Study; Exploring Alternatives To The L-1a Approach; Making The Final Choice; Extending Your US Stay After The One Year Peri

9.Staffing An Existing US Business
Choosing The Correct Visa; Managers; H-1b Visas; Common Applications Of H-1 Visas; Engineers; Specialised Knowledge And Essential Skills; Recruitment Difficulties; Other H-2b Applications; Review Of Guidelines For Specialists; Balancing Foreign And US Empl

10.Five Ways To Obtain A Green Card
Understanding General Concepts; Being Interviewed For Permanent Residence Status; Choosing Between Adjustment Of Status And Consular Processing; Working During The Adjustment Of Status Processing; Green Card Categories; Planning For The Quota Waiting Perio

11.Obtaining Student Visas
Attending Public Schools; Filing For Your Student Visa; Travelling On A Student Visa; Proving Financial Support; Strict Enforcement; Three Key Questions, The Same Answer: Yes; Working While Studying; Post-Completion Practical Training Programme; Options Af

12.Visas For The Privileged
I Visa For Information Media; O Visa, A Mini Green Card For Outstanding Actors, Business People And Artists; Working As An Athlete Or Entertainer; Q Visa For Cultural Exchange Programmes; R Visa For Religious Workers; Details About Nafta;

13.Naturalisation: Becoming An American Citizen
Literacy Requirement; Civics Requirement; Advantages Of Citizenship; Dual Citizenship; The Qualifying Period; The Citizenship Test; Obtaining A Certificate Of Naturalisation; Practical Pointers For Naturalisation Applicants;

14.Thoughts For Human Resource Managers And Employees
Why Send An Employee Overseas?; Understanding Why Employees Want To Go Abroad; Easing The Transition To Overseas Life; Relocation Tips For Company Employees And Individuals;