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When You Get an H-1B RFE About Your Employer/Employee Relationship
When you submit your petition for an H-1B visa, there are three possible outcomes: approval, denial, or an RFE (Request for Evidence). Denials and approvals are straightforward, but what’s an RFE? In this short guide, we’ll walk you through what this designation means, why you likely received the letter, and how to handle it.
Why H-1B Visa Workers Are Needed in the US and How You Can Help
Although the United States' employment rates aren’t 100%, the country still seeks out foreign workers. On the surface, the concept might not make sense — until you dig deeper and see that these positions are in skilled fields in which there’s a critical shortage in the US.
H-1B Info for Physicians
Doctors are in demand around the world, so your career has unlimited borders — as long as you have a visa. If your next professional goal is to work in the United States, an H-1B visa might be your next step. Here, we’ll explain what this visa does, how you become eligible for it, and what your other options are.
How to File an H-1B Visa Transfer
You worked hard to get your H-1B visa to work in the United States under an approved employer. But now, you’re ready to expand your career into other avenues. Can you legally transfer your job while you’re in the country on this visa, and if so, how?
How to Complete an H-1B Amendment for a Location Change
When you’re approved for an H-1B visa, all may be going well on the job, but sometimes, hiccups like location changes are out of your control. Your employer is expanding or relocating and wants you to go with them. However, since you’re working in the United States under a visa with specific criteria attached to it, you must follow the steps to complete an amendment for a location change. It’s not too complicated, and we’ll walk you through everything you need to know right here.
A Step-By-Step H-1B Visa Application Guide
Applying for an H-1B visa is a complex process. Before you start, it’s wise to understand the whole picture so that you know what each step entails and what you’re working toward. With a clear idea of how all the pieces come together, you’ll move forward in an organized way, which will help you through every part of the H-1B petition process. This guide breaks down each step into a simple, straightforward guide to get you firmly on the path to your approved visa petition.
What's the H-1B Visa Stamping Process Like
Your visa has been approved, and you’re on your way to the United States for your next life and career journey. But you’re not in the clear yet. Your next hurdle is the H-1B stamping process. This is where the government endorses your visa, which requires an interview, more paperwork, photos, and H-1B document verification. You’ve done the hard part already; this article will help you overcome the last obstacle to your new life.
How to Practice for an H-1B Visa Interview
You’re a professional in your field, but no matter how skilled and competent you are, preparing for an H-1B visa interview can be intimidating. Here, we’ll show you how to practice for your one-on-one meeting with an immigration officer when you go through consular processing.
What are the Processing Times for the H-1B Visa?
Your employer’s first steps are done, and they’ve filed the H-1B petition on your behalf. This petition, or Form I-129, is now in the hands of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). How long it takes for them to process your application varies, but we’ll explain the parts and pieces here, so you have a general idea of your wait time.
What Qualifies as an H-1B Visa Dependent Employer?
Each year, thousands of employers request specialized help from overseas through the Department of Labor. If their requests are approved, they are permitted to extend job offers to petitioners who would work in the US under an H-1B visa. However, some employers hire more than the standard amount of H-1B employees.
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