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How to Work With the Department of Labor to Get Your H-1B Petition Approved
When you’re applying for an H-1B visa, you will work with various government agencies throughout the process. The first step, acquiring a Labor Condition Application (LCA) approval, involves contacting the Department of Labor. This short guide walks you through what it takes to file your LCA successfully so that you can move forward with your H-1B petition application.
All About a Form DS-160
If you’re applying for a temporary US visa or a K visa, you’ll need to fill out a Form DS-160. This document is the essential first step you take to make your petition official. This short guide walks you through everything you need to know to complete Form DS-160 without a hassle.
NAFSA and H-1B Holders
The H-1B visa program is designed to bring skilled workers in various industries to the United States to fill gaps in employment. One of those industries is education, and employers and employees attempting to use the H-1B program often connect through NAFSA. The National Association of Foreign Student Advisers was established to promote and structure the professional development of US college and university officials who lead foreign students. If you’re in this field and considering using an H-1B visa, you should understand more about how NAFSA may play a role in your future.
Everything You Need to Know About the I-485 (Adjustment of Status)
When you enter the US on an H-1B visa but decide to work toward your green card, you’ll need to apply for an Adjustment of Status (AOS). This process lets you stay in the country as you complete and wait for your application’s determination, even if your visa expires while your results are pending. What’s involved in the AOS process? Read on to find out.
H-1B Alternatives: What Happens When You're Not Selected in This Year's Lottery
The H-1B visa is a popular document coveted by millions of foreign workers yearly. Because it’s so sought after, the requirements to qualify are stringent, with only the most highly qualified specialty workers able to meet them. But even if you have a sponsoring US employer and meet the bar for the requirements, you still have to go through the random lottery system to begin petitioning for an H-1B visa. What happens if you aren’t one of the limited number chosen by USCIS’s lottery this year? Well, you don’t have to give up on your goal of entering the US for employment yet. Here, we’ll review your options for H-1B visa alternatives.
Starting a Business as an H-1B Visa Holder
The H-1B visa is a versatile way to enter the United States as a foreign worker. It also has the benefit of being “dual intent,” so once you’re in the country, you can start taking steps to obtaing your green card if you choose to do so.
Understanding the USCIS Background Check for H-1B Visas
Employers and employees petitioning for an H-1B visa undergo a complicated process involving paperwork and background checks. These checks are performed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and, if necessary, the FBI. What’s involved in this background check, and how can you prepare for yours? Read on to find out the details.
How Hard is it To Transfer an Employer Under an H-1B?
When an H-1B petitioner files their application and is approved, they’re agreeing to work with a specific sponsoring employer in the United States. This is a significant part of the terms of the H-1B visa contract, and transferring to another employer once in the country isn’t as easy as “getting a new job.” The new employer must complete the visa transfer application, and USCIS must approve the job change for the H-1B holder to continue working in the country legally. How difficult is this to complete? This overview will help you understand what it takes to transfer employers under an H-1B visa.
The Importance of Scholars as H-1B Foreign Workers
The H-1B visa encompasses a variety of “specialty occupations,” each one vital to the US economy in its own way. One of those categories includes scholars, but to be classified as a scholar by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a foreign worker must meet strict criteria. This guide reviews the key factors one should have to reach the threshold to obtain a scholarly H-1B visa.
Preparing for H-1B Visa Cap Season
The annual H-1B visa cap season is fast approaching. The time when prospective employers scramble to submit visa applications for prospective employees from a pool of only 65,000 H-1B visas available, plus 20,000 visas given to Advanced Cap applicants. We understand that this process can seem overwhelming. This article will take you through everything you need to know about the H-1B visa cap season and how you can prepare for it as an applicant or employer.
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