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H-1B visa (Temporary Work visa) in the US
Added: (Sat Sep 27 2008)
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