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Michelle, Lizzette,
Attached is the piece on immigration for the FAQ. Alice Gruber from Tindall & Foster has provided the language. Thanks Cathy Human Resources Enron Metals & Commodity Corp. 520 Madison Ave., 28th Floor New York, NY 10022 Tel: 212-715-5276 Fax: 212-715-5231 E-Mail: Catherine.Huynh@Enron.com -----Original Message----- From: Daffin, Margaret Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 12:20 PM To: Huynh, Catherine Cc: Alice <agruber (E-mail) Subject: RE: Employee Separations and Immigration Sensitivity: Confidential Cathy: please see the following response from Alice Gruber: IMMIGRATION MATTERS Q: I've been working for Enron under a US work permit. How will my immigration status be affected when my employment ceases? A: Your work permit is specific to Enron and is not transferable to any other employer without additional processing by the INS. A non-immigrant (H-1B, L-1, TN, etc.) is out of status once s/he has been terminated. Once the non-immigrant is out of status, in theory, s/he should depart the US as soon as possible. If the non-immigrant can find a new employer and file within approximately 30 to 60 days from the date of termination, the INS has generally overlooked the violation of the maintenance of status. Keep in mind this is not a hard and fast rule, and the INS has the ability to enforce shorter or longer periods on a case-by-case basis. If you are offered another job in the US your prospective employer will have to apply for a new work permit on your behalf. If you do not get another job in the US and you wish to remain here then you must seek permission to stay on other grounds. Upon termination, the foreign national should contact an attorney and schedule a time for a full consultation (in-person whenever possible) regarding all issues. There are often many issues which need to be addressed as each person's immigration issues are unique. I hope this is what you are looking for. Let me know if we need anything else? Thanks Margaret
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