Andy J. Semotiuk is an US and Canadian Immigration Lawyer has practiced law for over 30 years and served over 15,000 clients. He specializes in Spousal sponsorships visa, Investor work visas and Skilled Worker Application. He is also an author of "The Young Professional - A Practical Guide to Success in Your Career". He can be reached by email at andy@myworkvisa.com or through his website at http://www.myworkvisa.com.
Introduction of H1-B Visa
H1-B Visa is a commonly known by temporary work visa. It is a nonimmigrant type of visa. H1-B visa is also known as an employer sponsored visa. H1-B visa allows U.S. employers to employ foreign temporary workers in specialty occupations. With the help of H1-B visa companies brings foreign born professional temporarily to the United States with lawful method.
Features of H1-B Visa
• Time Limit of H1-B visa
o Initially H1-B visa is issue for up to three years and it may be extend up to more three years. So maximum 6 year is a time limit for H1-B visa
• For Getting Green Card
o H1-B visa give convince for its holder to be eligible for getting permanent residency in USA
• Changing Company
o H1-B visa can be transferable for a new employee. Visa holder can start working after getting receipt of H1 transfer case
• Family Status
o Visa holder’s wife and unmarried children (under the age of 21) are allowed to stay in USA under the H4 category for the same duration as the H1-B status
• Eligible for buying property
o H1-B holder can buy or sell real estate property or any other property in USA.
o Visa holder can buy lottery or win a lottery
Eligibility of H1-B Visa
To be eligible for H1-B visa below are the possibility. You must be full fill bellow’s any of ONE criteria.
• Any Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in the specific area
• At least 12 years progressive work experience in their specific area
• A license to practice in the chosen occupation
• A mix of further education and work experience to total 12 years
Benefits of H1-B Visa
• Visa Holder Dependent can stay with you as long as you maintain your H1-B status. Visa holder children also eligible for attending a school
• Visa holder freely travel through the USA also out of the USA
Documents required for the Applying H1-B Visa
• The Expiration date on the passport must be more than 6 months away.
• Reference Letters from previous employers
• Appointment letter by your Employer
• Tax Return Papers of the company
• A copy of the official evaluation of your degrees
• Degree certificate
• Appoint and Relieving letters for all the companies where you claim employment and certificates of the company giving dates and duration of your service.
• Any additional degree certificates
• Latest Three passport size Color photographs
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