Some non-Americans wonder whether they’re eligible for public policy work in the US. This post provides information on the main immigration categories and explains the challenges and opportunities facing foreign nationals.

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(01:00) Summary

(02:57) Policy work by immigration status

(03:33) Types of policy work by immigration status

(05:22) Immigration category details

(06:45) Student visas

(10:31) Temporary work visas

(14:48) Green card (permanent residency)

(15:17) Family-based (FB)

(16:19) Employment-based

(18:07) Lottery-based

(18:58) Country-based green card caps

(19:52) Citizenship

(21:03) Appendices

(21:06) Dual intent

(23:59) Selective Service for male immigrants and US citizens growing up abroad

(25:09) Evaluation of Foreign Degrees

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