Applications for permanent residence (immigrant status) may only be filed
for positions that are considered to be permanent. INS defines a permanent
position as one that is tenured, on the tenure track, or "for a term of
indefinite or unlimited duration, and in which the employee will ordinarily
have an expectation of continued employment unless there is good cause
for termination." In general, a position must be full time, permanent,
offer the prevailing wage and require professional level skills to qualify
for permanent residence.
University of Connecticut has a very clearly defined policy stating for
whom it will sponsor a permanent residence application. Please see the
separate handout for details. In the case of a tenured position, permanent
residence is the only option, as non-immigrant status is not appropriate. |
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