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The following regulations form the basis of permanent residency policy at the University of Tennessee.
20 CFR 656.10(c)(10) (requirement that the job be permanent)
The job opportunity is for full-time, permanent employment for an employer other than the alien.
8 CFR 204.5(k)(4) (requirement for a labor certification)
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Evidence that the alien has at least three years of experience in teaching and/or research in the academic field. Experience in teaching or research while working on an advanced degree will only be acceptable if the alien has acquired the degree, and if the teaching duties were such that he or she had full responsibility for the class taught or if the research conducted toward the degree has been recognized within the academic field as outstanding.
8 CFR 245.1(a) (filing for adjustment of status)
Any alien who is physically present in the United States, except for an alien who is ineligible to apply for adjustment of status under paragraph (b) or (c) of this section, may apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident of the United States if the applicant is eligible to receive an immigrant visa and an immigrant visa is immediately available at the time of filing of the application.