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Nonimmigrant Visa Categories: A Comprehensive Overview


Average Rating:
   268
Available Credit:
General |  Immigration
Faculty:
James E Pittman, JD
Duration:
2 Hours
Format:
Audio and Video
Product Type:
On Demand
License:
Access for 365 day(s) after purchase.


Description

Explore the vast range of nonimmigrant visa categories under U.S. immigration law in this engaging and comprehensive overview. We'll cover visa types for business, tourism, study, work, humanitarian, and diplomatic purposes, outlining the eligibility requirements, permitted activities, duration, and renewal limits of each. You’ll also learn about the 'dual intent' doctrine, application processes, and when an affidavit of support or waiver is required. This session provides a clear understanding of the INA's framework for temporary immigration, helping practitioners navigate the complexities of U.S. visa options.

Credits


Alabama Credit Statement

There is 1.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Alaska Credit Statement (MCLE Reciprocity may be available)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Alaska, including 2.0 hours General credit.


Arizona Credit Statement

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 2.0 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 2.0 hours General credit. 

Do not return this form to the State Bar unless you are audited. You are only required to file the Affidavit of Compliance on an annual basis. 

THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA DOES NOT MAINTAIN CLE RECORDS FOR ATTORNEYS. KEEP THIS IN YOUR CLE FILE.

REMINDER: To ensure compliance with Rule 45(f), Ariz.R.Sup.Ct., records of continuing legal education are to be maintained by the member for three years after the filing of your annual MCLE affidavit. Records may be maintained in an electronic format. Record retention requirements for other MCLE jurisdictions are the responsibility of the member to determine. 


State Bar of Arkansas Credit Statement

There are 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of California Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 is General Credit.


State Bar of Colorado Credit Statement

There is 2.4 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Delaware Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.


Florida Credit Statement

There is 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours is General credit.  This activity also qualifies for 2.4 hours Immigration and Nationality Law Certification credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Georgia Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


Hawaii Credit Statement (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Hawaii, including 2.0 hours General credit.


Idaho Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Illinois Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Indiana Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Iowa Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is for General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Kansas Credit Statement There are 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 
State Bar of Kentucky Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Louisiana Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Minnesota Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion. 


State Bar of Montana Credit Statement

There is 2.0​ hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Nebraska

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Nevada Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of New Jersey Credit Statement

There are 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of New Mexico Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of Total CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


New York Credit Statement (under Approved Jurisdiction Policy)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.4 hours toward your annual CLE requirement under New York's Approved Jurisdiction Policy, including 2.4 hours General credit.


Nonspecific Certificate of Attendance

Certificate of Completion only: 2.0 hours training completed. Sponsor has not sought accreditation.


State Bar of North Carolina Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of North Dakota Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Ohio Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour(s) total CLE credit, which includes 2.0 hour(s) General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Oklahoma Credit Statement

There are 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Oregon Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Pennsylvania Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.


Puerto Rico Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour(s) total credit, which 2.0 hour(s) is General credit.  You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


Rhode Island Credit Statement (Sponsor has not sought accreditation)

This activity may qualify for up to 2.4 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Rhode Island, including 2.4 hours General credit.


State Bar of South Carolina Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Tennessee Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Texas Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hours is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Utah Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.


Vermont Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.


State Bar of Virginia Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Washington Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of West Virginia Credit Statement

There are 2.4 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit. You will receive the activity number on your certificate, issued upon completion.


State Bar of Wisconsin Credit Statement

There are 2.4 hours of CLE credit, of which 2.4 hours are General credit.


State Bar of Wyoming Credit Statement

There is 2.0 hour of CLE credit, of which 2.0 hour is General credit.



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Faculty

James E Pittman, JD's Profile

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JD, Co-Founder of Docketwise

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James E. Pittman is a former immigration lawyer and Co-founder of Docketwise, an Affinipay
solution. Prior to Docketwise, he was engaged in the private practice of US Immigration Law
and, previously, patent law. He regularly teaches Continuing Legal Education (CLE) classes on
immigration law topics and legal ethics. James is admitted to practice in New York and New
Jersey and the US Patent and Trademark Office. He is a graduate of Northeastern University
School of Law.