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How COVID Changed the H-1B Visa Landscape
No other visa has been as challenging to secure in recent years as the H-1B visa. With every passing year, the competition gets tougher and tougher, leading many companies to start their filings months in advance. But 2021 saw a huge decline in applications to the program. What happened? This article will explore how COVID affected the H-1B visa landscape and the steps the government and other branches involved took to recover.
What is a Dual-Intent Visa?
In your search to find the ideal visa to take you to the United States, you’ve heard the phrase “dual-intent visa.” This visa is also called the H-1B, and it allows foreign nationals to stay in the US for a short period while possibly immigrating into the country permanently. Most temporary visas are approved with the knowledge that the holder is returning home when the validity period ends. But the H-1B visa gives you the right to enter the US with a “dual intent.” What can you do under this visa, and how does it work? This short guide explains everything you need to know about dual-intent visas.
The Immigrant Vs. Nonimmigrant Visa
When you apply for a visa to enter the United States as a foreign national, you’ll see various potential options. The most significant difference between all these is that some are for immigrant status, while others are for nonimmigrants. What are the details behind these two categories, and how do they pertain to you? We have the answers here in this article.
How to Travel Internationally on an H-1B Visa
The H-1B visa is a program that allows US companies to hire specialized workers from other countries. Once in the US, are H-1B visa holders allowed to return to their home country or travel outside the US at all?
H-1B Dependent Children and Their Schooling
The H-1B work visa is highly sought after because of its many benefits, including the ability for the holder to bring their spouse and dependent children to the US. Children are considered dependent if they are under 21 and still unmarried. Upon entering the US, school-aged dependents have the right to attend school, but this varies depending on their category of visa status. This guide provides an overview of dependent children's rules under this category.
What's the Difference Between an H-1B Visa and a Green Card?
If you’re trying to get to or stay in the United States, but you’re not a citizen, you’ll need documentation that permits this action. But this document varies for each person. Two of the most common types of legal authority that do this are the H-1B visa and the Green Card. They’re often used in the same context but perform different roles. Understanding the two helps you determine which one is right for you and your family.
How USCIS Helps STEM Workers With Online Resources
It’s no surprise that dealing with any government agency is confusing, but when it comes to applying for an H-1B visa as a STEM worker, USCIS tries to make this as easy as possible.
H1-B Visa Transfer Caps: What Are They, and What Do They Mean for You?
Not everyone seeking to enter the U.S., change jobs (transfer), or extend their time there on an H-1B work visa is approved. This article will explain the different cap limits and requirements for each. Knowing which type of visa application fits your qualifications can increase your chances of gaining, extending, or transferring an H-1B visa.
What Documents Do You Need for an H-1B Interview?
You’ve made it to this point in your H-1B visa journey, and it’s time for the official interview. This is your chance to shine and prove that you’re the right person for the special occupation job you were offered. However, the key to this is not just what you say; it’s the documents you bring.
Is There An H-1B Visa Grace Period?
You’ve done everything “by the book,” and you’re in the United States working under an H-1B visa. But, through no fault of your own, you’ve lost your job due to company issues or cost-cutting measures. In the past, this change in employment status meant an instant return to your home country. H-1B visa holders now have a grace period, which we’ll explain in this article.
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