US WORK VISAS

Certain visas which allow candidates to work in USA under specific conditions, identified by the type of visa. Please click on the links for more details.

US Work Visas

B1 Visa Visitors Business

E1 Visa Treaty Traders

E2 Visa Treaty Investors

E3 Visa Australian Specialty Workers

H1B Visa Specialty Workers

H1B1 Visa Chileans and Singaporeans

H1C Visa Registered Nurses

H2A Visa Agricultural Workers

H2B Visa Seasonal Workers

H3 Visa Trainees

J1 Visa Exchange Students

L1 Visa Intra-Company Transfer

O1 Visa Extraordinary Ability

O2 Visa Support Staff of O1

P1 Visa Athletes or Entertainers

P2 Visa Artists or Entertainers

P3 Visa Artists or Entertainers

Q1 Visa Cultural Exchange

Q2 Visa Irish Nations

R1 Visa Religious Workers

TN Visa (Canada & Mexico)

Green Card

US Citizenship

Change of Status

Extension of Stay

TN Visa Overview

NAFTA is the North American Free Trade Agreement. It creates special economic and trade relationships for the United States, Canada and Mexico. The nonimmigrant NAFTA Professional (TN) visa allows citizens of Canada and Mexico, as NAFTA professionals to work in the United States. Permanent residents, including Canadian permanent residents, are not able to apply to work as a NAFTA professional.

Time Limit: There is a 5 year limit on R-1 status, unless if the employment is seasonal for no more than a 6 month duration per year. After the 5 year limit is met, the R-1 worker would have to leave for 1 year before readmission. Another limitation is that dependents in the US are able to obtain work authorization.

TN Visa Eligibility

Professionals of Canada or Mexico may work in the U.S. under the following conditions:
• Applicant is a citizen of Canada or Mexico;
• Profession is on the NAFTA list;
• Position in the U.S. requires a NAFTA professional;
• Mexican or Canadian applicant is to work in a prearranged full-time or part-time job, for a U.S. employer (see documentation required). Self employment is not permitted;
• Professional Canadian or Mexican citizen has the qualifications of the profession
Requirements for Canadian Citizens
Canadian citizens usually do not need a visa as a NAFTA Professional, although a visa can be issued to qualified TN visa applicants upon request. However, a Canadian residing in another country with a non-Canadian spouse and children would need a visa to enable the spouse and children to be able to apply for a visa to accompany or join the NAFTA Professional, as a TD visa holder. To apply for visa, please see the requirements under the section Mexican Citizens – Applying for a TN Visa – Required Documentation.
A Canadian citizen without a TN visa can apply at a U.S. port of entry with all of the following:
• Request for admission under TN status to Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection, U.S. immigration officer;
• Employment Letter – Evidence of professional employment. See Employment Letter below;
• Proof of professional qualifications, such as transcripts of grades, licenses, certificates, degrees, and/or records of previous employment;
• Proof of ability to meet applicable license requirements;
• Proof of Canadian citizenship- Canadian citizens may present a passport, as visas are not required, or they may provide secondary evidence, such as a birth certificate. However, Canadian citizens traveling to the United States from outside the Western Hemisphere are required to present a valid passport at the port-of-entry;
• Fee of U.S. $50
Requirements for Mexican Citizens

As of January 1, 2004 the procedures were simplified for Mexicans by removing the requirement for petition approval and for filing of a labor condition application. Mexicans are no longer subject to numerical limitation for these professionals. Mexican citizens still require a visa to request admission to the United States.

TN Visa Notes/Exclusions

About the NAFTA Professional Job Series List
For a complete list of professions with minimum education requirements and alternative credentials, see appendix 1603.D.1 on NAFTA’s webpage. With some exceptions, each profession requires a baccalaureate degree as an entry-level requirement. If a baccalaureate is required, experience cannot be substituted for that degree. In some professions, alternative criteria to a bachelor’s degree is listed. For some professions, experience is required in addition to the degree.

TN Visa Family Members

Spouses and children (unmarried children under the age of 21) who are accompanying or following to join NAFTA Professionals (TN visa holders) may receive a derivative TD visa. Applicants must demonstrate a bona fide spousal or parent-child relationship to the principal TN visa holder. Dependents do not have to be citizens of Mexico or Canada. Spouses and children cannot work while in the U.S. They are permitted to study.
Canadian citizen spouses and children do not need visas, but they must have the following documents at the port of entry:
• Proof of Canadian citizenship;
• Proof of relationship to the principal applicant, such as marriage certificate and birth certificate; and
• Photocopies of entry documents of the principal applicant.
Mexican citizen spouses and children must apply for TD nonimmigrant visas at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
If the spouse and children are not Canadian citizens, they must get a TD nonimmigrant visa from a U.S. embassy or consulate. They must contact the U.S. embassy or consulate that serves their area for information on how to make visa applications.

Spouses or children following to join must show a valid I-94, thereby providing proof that the principal TN visa holder is maintaining his/her TN visa status.

TN Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

TN Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 – $1,320 + Consular fee +Translations

TN Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $800 – $1,200

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
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R1 Visa Overview

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) 101(a)(15)(R) provides a nonimmigrant visa category “R” for individuals seeking to enter the United States to work in a religious capacity on a temporary basis.

Time Limit: There is a 5 year limit on R-1 status, unless if the employment is seasonal for no more than a 6 month duration per year. After the 5 year limit is met, the R-1 worker would have to leave for 1 year before readmission. Another limitation is that dependents in the US are able to obtain work authorization.

R1 Visa Eligibility

Religious workers include individuals authorized by a recognized employing entity to conduct religious worship and to perform other duties usually performed by authorized members of the clergy of that religion, and workers engaging in a religious vocation or occupation.
• The applicant must be a member of a religious denomination having a bona fide nonprofit religious organization in the U.S.;
• The religious denomination and its affiliate, if applicable, are exempt from taxation, or the religious denomination qualifies for tax- exempt status; and
• The applicant has been a member of the denomination for two years immediately preceding application for religious worker status.
The applicant is planning to work as a minister of that denomination, or in a religious occupation or vocation for a bona fide, non-profit religious organization (or a tax-exempt affiliate of such an organization).
• There is no requirement that individuals applying for “R” visas have a residence abroad that they have no intention of abandoning. However, they must intend to depart the United States at the end of their lawful status, absent specific indications or evidence to the contrary.
• The applicant has resided and been physically present outside the United States for the immediate prior year if he or she has previously spent five years in this classification.

R1 Visa Notes/Exclusions

It is very important for prospective employers to file the petition as soon as possible (but not more than 6 months before the proposed employment will begin) to provide adequate time for petition and subsequent visa processing.

R1 Visa Family Members

Dependents (spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age) of R-1 workers are entitled to R-2 Visa status with the same restrictions as the principal. Dependents may be students in the U.S., but may not be employed under the R-2 classification. Note: Dependents should file for a change of status or extension of stay on Form I-539 (Application to Extend/change Nonimmigrant Status).

R1 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

R1 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 – $1,320 + Consular fee +Translations

R1 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,500 – $2,000

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
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Total Consular Process, Documentation & Fee, by Country
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Q2 Visa Overview

Named after Congressman James Walsh, the Irish Peace Process Cultural and Training Program Act established the Q2 visa classification, which allows up to 4,000 residents (between the ages of 18 ¬ 35) of Northern Ireland, and the Louch, Monaghan, Cavan, Leitrum, Sligo, and Donegal counties of the Republic of Ireland to be sponsored for up to 36 months in the United States in training and employment programs.
The LL.M. Law Group understands that obtaining a Q visa for either a cultural exchange visitor or a Walsh program participant to work in the United States can sometimes be difficult. Please read below to learn more about how the LL.M. Law Group can help you start working, and stop worrying.
Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

Q2 Visa Eligibility

Irish men and women between 18 and 35 years, who are residents of Northern Ireland or Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Sligo, and Leitrim in the Republic of Ireland

Companies to hire Irish men and women to work in the following designated areas:

Hospitality and tourism
Customer service
Information and communications technology
Pharmaceuticals
Engineering
Sales
Marketing and promotion
Furniture

Q2 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

Q2 Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrant’s in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

Q2 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

Q2 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $355 + Consular fee +Translations

Q2 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $500 – $700

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

Total Consular Process, Documentation & Fee, by Country
Embassy Waiting Times, by Country
Visa FAQ

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Q1 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

Q1 Visa Eligibility

Q-1 classification applies to participants in an international cultural exchange program for the purpose of providing practical training, employment, and the sharing of the history, culture, and traditions of the foreign citizen’s home country.

Q1 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

Q1 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

Q1 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $355 – $1,355 + Consular fee +Translations

Q1 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $600 – $800

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

Total Consular Process, Documentation & Fee, by Country
Embassy Waiting Times, by Country
Visa FAQ

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P3 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

P3 Visa Eligibility

P-3 classification applies to artists or entertainers who perform under a program that is culturally unique (same as P-1)

P3 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

P3 Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrant’s in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

P3 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

P3 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 – $1,320 + Consular fee +Translations

P3 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $1,500

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

Total Consular Process, Documentation & Fee, by Country
Embassy Waiting Times, by Country
Visa FAQ

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P2 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

P2 Visa Eligibility

P-2 classification applies to artists or entertainers who will perform under a reciprocal exchange program

P2 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

P2 Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrant’s in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

P2 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

P2 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $355 + Consular fee +Translations

P2 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $600 – $800

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

P2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: info coming shortly..

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P1 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

P1 Visa Eligibility

P-1 classification applies to individual or team athletes, or members of an entertainment group that are internationally recognized

P1 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver

The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

P1 Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrants in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

P1 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

P1 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 – $1,320 + Consular fee +Translations

P1 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $1,500

Who Pays The Fee?:

This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

Total Consular Process, Documentation & Fee, by CountryEmbassy Waiting Times, by Country

Visa FAQ

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O2 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

O2 Visa Eligibility

O-2 classification applies to persons accompanying an O-1 foreign citizen to assist in an artistic or athletic performance for a specific event or performance

O2 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

O2 Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrants in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

O2 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

O2 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $355 – $1,355 + Consular fee +Translations

O2 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $600 – $800

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
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O1 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

O1 Visa Eligibility

O-1 classification applies to persons who have extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or extraordinary achievements in the motion picture and television field;

O1 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

O1 Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrants in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

O1 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

O1 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 – $1,320 + Consular fee +Translations

O1 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $2,500 – $3,000

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
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L1 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

L1 Visa Eligibility

L classification applies to intra-company transferees who, within the three preceding years, have been employed abroad continuously for one year, and who will be employed by a branch, parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of that same employer in the U.S. in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity

L1 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

L1 Visa Family Members

spouses of L-1 visa holders – L-2 spouses may engage in employment with an “employment authorized” endorsement or appropriate work permit

L1 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from few weeks to few months

L1 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 – $1,820 + Consular fee +Translations

L1 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,500 – $2,000

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

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J1 Visa Overview

The exchange visitor (J) nonimmigrant visa category is provided for persons who are approved to participate in exchange visitor programs in the U.S., under provisions of U.S. immigration law. This means that before you can apply at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for a J visa, you must first apply, meet the requirements, and be accepted for one of the Exchange Visitor Program categories through a designated sponsoring organization. If you are accepted as a participant in an exchange program, the sponsor will provide you with information and documents necessary to apply for the J visa to enter the U.S.

The Exchange Visitor Program promotes mutual understanding between the people of the United States (U.S.) and the people of other countries by educational and cultural exchanges, under the provisions of U.S. law. Exchange Programs provide an extremely valuable opportunity to experience the U.S. and our way of life, thereby developing lasting and meaningful relationships.
The first step for a prospective nonimmigrant exchange visitor is to be accepted in an established exchange visitor program that is Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certified. Visit the Exchange Visitor Program, administered by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA), to learn more about program requirements, regulations and much more. At the conclusion of their program, Exchange Visitor program participants are expected to return to their home countries to utilize the experience and skills they have acquired while in the U.S. Learn more about exchange related programs and opportunities. Questions regarding an exchange program(s) should be directed to the program sponsor.
In carrying out the responsibilities of the Exchange Visitor Program, the Department of State (DOS) designates public and private entities to act as exchange sponsors. Designated sponsoring organizations facilitate the entry of foreign nationals into the U.S. as exchange visitors to complete objectives of one of the wide variety of exchange visitor program categories shown below. Select from the list below to learn about the program requirements and regulations by category on the ECA Website:
Exchange Visitor Categories
Au pair and EduCare
Student, secondary

Camp Counselor
Summer work/travel

Government Visitor
Teacher

Intern
Trainee and Flight Training

International Visitor (Dept. of State use)

Physician
Pilot Programs
Professor and Research Scholar
Summer work/travel: Australians

Short-term Scholar
Summer work/travel: New Zealanders

Specialist
Intern work/travel: Irish

Student, college/university
Work/English Study/Travel: South Koreans

Time Limits: The initial admission of an exchange visitor, spouse and children may not exceed the period specified on Form DS-2019, plus a period of 30 days only for domestic travel and/or to prepare for and depart from the U.S.

J1 Visa Eligibility

The INA is very specific with regard to the requirements, which must be met by applicants to qualify for the exchange visitor (J) visa. The consular officer will determine whether you qualify for the visa. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate that they properly meet the requirements to be issued an exchange visitor visa, including the following:
• That they plan to remain in the U.S. for a temporary, specific, limited period;
• Evidence of funds to cover expenses in the U.S.;
• Evidence of compelling social and economic ties abroad; and other binding ties which will insure their return abroad at the end of the visit.

J1 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Two-Year Home-Country Physical Presence (Foreign Residence) Requirement
When you agree to participate in an Exchange Visitor Program and your program falls under the conditions explained below, you will be subject to the two-year home-country physical presence (foreign residence) requirement. This means you will be required to return to your home country for two years at the end of your exchange visitor program. This requirement under immigration law is based on Section 212(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended, and Title 22 Part 40 and Part 41 in the Code of Federal Regulations.
Two-year Home-Country Physical Presence Requirement Conditions – An exchange visitor is subject to the two-year home country physical presence requirement if the following conditions exist:
• Government funded exchange program – The program in which the exchange visitor was participating was financed in whole or in part directly or indirectly by the U.S. government or the government of the exchange visitor’s nationality or last residence;
• Graduate medical education or training – The exchange visitor entered the U.S. to receive graduate medical education or training;
• Specialized knowledge or skill: Skills List – The exchange visitor is a national or permanent resident of a country which has deemed the field of specialized knowledge or skill necessary to the development of the country, as shown on the Exchange Visitor Skills List. Review the Exchange Visitor Skills List 2009.
Change of Status and Waivers of Requirement – If the exchange visitor is subject to the two-year home-country physical presence (foreign residence) requirement, he or she cannot change his/her status to that of H, L, K, or immigrant lawful permanent resident (LPR) until he or she has returned to his/her home country for at least two-years or received a waiver of that requirement. Such waivers may be requested and if approved, obtained under these five separate bases:
• No Objection Statement;
• Exceptional Hardship;
• Persecution;
• Conrad Program, or
• Interested Government Agency

J1 Visa Family Members

The spouse and children can also apply for visas after the principal applicant has already traveled. In general, they must present the following:
• Form DS 2019, SEVIS generated, and approved by the sponsor
• Proof that the principal applicant (the person who received the DS-2019 or IAP-66) is maintaining his/her J visa status
• Copy of the J-1’s (principal applicant’s) visa
• Proof of relationship to the principal applicant
• Proof of sufficient money to cover all expenses in the U.S.
Spouses and children of exchange visitors may not enter the U.S before the primary exchange visitor enters for the first time.

J1 Visa Processing Times may vary: from few weeks to few months

J1 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): since there are many subcategories, prices vary

J1 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): prices vary

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

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WORK VISAS

Certain visas which allow candidates to work in USA under specific conditions, identified by the type of visa. Please click on the links for more details.

US Work Visas

B1 Visa Visitors Business/Tourism
E1 Visa Treaty Traders
E2 Visa Treaty Investors
E3 Visa Australian Specialty Workers
H1B Visa Specialty Workers
H1B1 Visa Chileans and Singaporeans
H1C Visa Registered Nurses
H2A Visa Agricultural Workers
H2B Visa Seasonal Workers
H3 Visa Trainees
J1 Visa Exchange Students
L1 Visa Intra-Company Transfer
O1 Visa Extraordinary Ability
O2 Visa Support Staff of O1
P1 Visa Athletes or Entertainers
P2 Visa Artists or Entertainers
P3 Visa Artists or Entertainers
Q1 Visa Cultural Exchange
Q2 Visa Irish Nations
R1 Visa Religious Workers
TN Visa (Canada & Mexico)

Green Card
US Citizenship

Change of Status
Extension of Stay

H3 Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

H3 Visa Eligibility

H-3 classification applies to trainees other than medical or academic. This classification also applies to practical training in the education of handicapped children

H3 Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

H3 Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrants in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

H3 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from 1 – 6 months

H3 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 – $1,320 + Consular fee +Translations

H3 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $1,500

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

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H2B Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

H2B Visa Eligibility

H-2B classification applies to temporary or seasonal nonagricultural workers. This classification requires a temporary labor certification issued by the Secretary of Labor (66,000)

H2B Visa Notes/Exclusions

USCIS revised H-2B program requirements and regulations, which applies to all petitions filed after January 18, 2009. For more information, petitioners and applicants should review the USCIS webpage and press release.

H2B Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrants in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

H2B Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from 1 – 6 months

H2B Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $470 – $1,470 + Consular fee +Translations

H2B Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $1,500

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

Total Consular Process, Documentation & Fee, by Country
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H2A Visa Overview

An H-2A visa allows a foreign national entry into the U.S. for temporary or seasonal agricultural work. There are several requirements of the employer in regards to this visa. The H-2A temporary agricultural program establishes a means for agricultural employers who anticipate a shortage of domestic workers to bring nonimmigrant foreign workers to the U.S. to perform agricultural labor or services of a temporary or seasonal nature. Currently in the United States there are about 30,000 temporary agricultural workers under this visa program. All of these workers are supposed to be covered by U.S. wage laws, workers’ compensation and other standards.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

H2A Visa Eligibility

H-2A classification applies to temporary or seasonal agricultural workers.

H2A Visa Notes/Exclusions

USCIS revised H-2A program requirements and regulations, which applies to all petitions filed after January 17, 2009. For more information, petitioners and applicants should review press release on the USCIS website.

H2A Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrants in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

H2A Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from 1 – 6 months

H2A Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 + Consular fee +Translations

H2A Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $1,500

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

O2 Visa Detailed STEP BY STEP Guide: Request Info

Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

Total Consular Process, Documentation & Fee, by Country
Embassy Waiting Times, by Country
Visa FAQ

SERVICES FOR EMPLOYERS
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• Click BLOG for useful Tips about Living and Working Abroad
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• Click FORUM and Exchange Your Experiences
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Resources:
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H1C Visa Overview

It’s a nonimmigrant visa for a person who wishes to work temporarily in the United States.

Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

H1C Visa Eligibility

H-1C classification applies to foreign nurses coming to perform nursing services in medically underserved areas for a temporary period up to three years. The Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 1999 (NRDAA) has been reauthorized for an additional three years, and will expire on December 20, 2009. To learn more about the reauthorization of the H-1C program, see Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Press Release.

H1C Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

H1C Visa Family Members

The spouse and unmarried, minor children of an applicant under any of the above classifications may also be classified as nonimmigrants in order to accompany or join the principal applicant. A person who has received a visa as the spouse or child of a temporary worker (a petition-based NIV), may not accept employment in the United States.

H1C Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from 1 – 6 months
H1C Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $355 + Consular fee +Translations
H1C Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $1,500

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

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H1B1Visa Overview

The U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, which took effect on January 1, 2004, created a new class of non-immigrant work visa for Singaporean citizens: the H1B1. Only Singaporean citizens are eligible as principal applicants. Singapore Permanent Residents who are citizens of other nations are not eligible for the H1B1, but non-Singaporean spouses and children of qualified Singaporean H1B1 applicants are eligible for H-4 visas as dependent family members.
The visa allows you to live and work in the United States accompanied by your spouse and dependent children.
Time Limits: Fixed time limits in which the foreign citizen may perform services in the United States. In some cases those time limits may be extended by USCIS in order to permit the completion of the services. Thereafter, the foreign citizen must remain abroad for a fixed period of time before being readmitted as a temporary worker under any classification. USCIS will notify the petitioner on Form I-797 whenever a visa petition, an extension of a visa petition, or an extension of stay is approved under any of the above classifications. The beneficiary may use a copy of Form I-797 to make an appointment to apply for a new or revalidated visa during the validity period of the petition. The approval of a permanent labor certification or the filing of a preference petition for an foreign citizen under the H-1 or L classifications shall not be a basis for denying a visa.

H1B1Visa Eligibility

• Foreign professionals from Chile and Singapore seeking temporary work in specialty occupations
• Business persons who do not possess a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent, but who will engage in the professions of: for Chileans only – Agricultural Managers, and Physical Therapists, and for both Chileans and Singaporeans – Disaster Relief Claims Adjusters
• Foreign nationals from Chile and Singapore, certain Management Consultants who hold a baccalaureate degree in other than their specialty area
• U.S. companies to bring in qualified foreign professionals from Chile and Singapore for jobs that require a bachelors degree and specialized skills

H1B1Visa Notes/Exclusions

Spouses and children of H visa applicants who are not Singaporean are strongly encouraged to apply for their visas at the same time as the principal applicant, regardless of whether they have firm plans to travel to the United States. If the H visa holder is not present for the application of their non-Singaporean spouse and children, the applicants may be asked to apply in their home country, where their marriage and birth documents can be properly verified.
H1B1Visa Family Members: Only spouses and children of H1B1 work visa holders are eligible for derivative (H4) visas. Parents and other family members are NOT eligible for H4 visas. They may visit a worker for a temporary period of time if they apply for and receive a tourist visa, or on the Visa Waiver Program if they are eligible.
Spouses and children, whether accompanying or following to join a worker, should submit a visa application and recent passport-size photograph for each person. Spouses and children must present a copy of their marriage certificate or birth certificate, respectively.

H1B1 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from 1 – 6 months

H1B1 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $1,070 – $2,320 + Consular fee +Translations

H1B1 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $1,500

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

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H1B Visa Overview

The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H). It allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. If a foreign worker in H-1B status quits or is dismissed from the sponsoring employer, the worker can find another employer, apply for a change of status to another non-immigrant status, or must leave the US.
The regulations define a “specialty occupation” as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor[1] including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, biotechnology, medicine and health, education, law, accounting, business specialties, theology, and the arts, and requiring the attainment of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent as a minimum[2] (with the exception of fashion models, who must be “of distinguished merit and ability”.)[3] Likewise, the foreign worker must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and state licensure, if required to practice in that field. H-1B work-authorization is strictly limited to employment by the sponsoring employer.
Time Limits: The duration of stay is three years, extendable to six. An exception to maximum length of stay applies in certain circumstances:
1. one-year extensions if a labor certification application has been filed and is pending for at least 365 days; and
2. three-year extensions if an I-140 Immigrant Petition has been approved.
Despite a limit on length of stay, no requirement exists that the individual remain for any period in the job for which the visa was originally issued. This is known as H1B portability or transfer, provided the new employer sponsors another H1B visa which may, or may not, be subjected to the quota. Under current law, H1B visa has no grace period in the event the employer-employee relationship ceases to exist.

H1B Visa Eligibility

H-1B classification applies to persons in a specialty occupation which requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge requiring completion of a specific course of higher education. This classification requires a labor attestation issued by the Secretary of Labor (65,000). This classification also applies to Government-to-Government research and development, or co-production projects administered by the Department of Defense.

H1B Visa Notes/Exclusions

Visa Ineligibility / Waiver
The nonimmigrant visa application Form DS-156 lists classes of persons who are ineligible under U.S. law to receive visas. In some instances an applicant who is ineligible, but who is otherwise properly classifiable as a temporary worker, may apply for a waiver of ineligibility and be issued a visa if the waiver is approved.

H1B Visa Family Members

H-1B visa holders are allowed to bring their immediate family members (spouse and children under 21) to the United States under the H4 Visa category as dependents. An H4 Visa holder may remain in the U.S. as long as the H-1B visa holder remains in legal status. An H4 visa holder is not eligible to work in the U.S. and is not eligible for a Social Security number (SSN)[citation needed]. An H4 Visa holder may attend school, obtain a driver’s license and open a bank account while in the US.

H1B Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from 1 -6 months
H1B Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $1,070 – $3,320 + Consular fee+Translations
H1B Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $2,000

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

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The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
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E3 Visa Overview

The E-3 is a new visa for Australian nationals to work in specialty occupations in the U.S. It has many advantages over the other types of working visas, including the ability for spouses of E-3 recipients to apply for work authorization.
Will you be working in the United States? If so, please review the online pamphlet regarding your rights as an employee
Time Limits: Holders of E visas may reside in the United States as long as they continue to maintain their status with the enterprise.

E3 Visa Eligibility

Only citizens of Australia are eligible.

E3 Visa Notes/Exclusions

To change the purpose of your visit while you are in the U.S. on an E-3 visa, you must change your visa status
E3 Visa Family Members: Spouses of E-3 visa holders may accept employment in the U.S. by obtaining an Employment Authorization Document.

E3 Visa Processing Times may vary: approx from 1 -6 months

E3 Visa Processing Price (Government Filling Fee): from $320 + Consular fee+Translations

E3 Visa Processing Price (Average Attorney Fee): from $1,000 – $2,000

Who Pays The Fee?:
This is dependent on the visa type. In some cases the employer will pay and in some cases, and if it’s a non sponsored visa the applicant would pay. Some employers may request that you pay your own consulate fees and travel to the country, while others may not. It usually depends on the skill level, the type of position and the type of visa. For some visa types it maybe the law of the country that applicants should not pay any fees.

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Hey Guys! Developing detailed, Quality Step by Step guide, based on government rules and our own experience, requires a lot of time and resources. Since there are so many working visas for USA and other Countries, we need your help to understand which working visas information to gather and publish first. Please Press the Request Info link, leave your name, email address, country you are from and the visa name that you would like to get the info about, and then hit the submit button.

The Work Visas, which will get the majority of Requests, will be published first.
They will also be sent to you by email automatically as soon as they have been created.
This info will be a combination of up to date government info, news, outlook and our own substantial knowledge having been in the industry since 1997.The information will be provided free for those that vote, for all others that come after this info is available there will be a charge to cover the cost of research, our expertise and putting it together in a report format.

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