WORK IN THE US AS A SPECIALTY WORKER:
The US H1B Visa is one of the most popular ways to work in the US. It is a visa that must be applied for by an employer on behalf of a specialist employee. Since the visa is granted to specialists, typically applicants hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and are from fields such as IT, finance, architecture, medicine, science etc. Versatile india helps employers with filing for H1B petitions for their employees. We also help employees from across the world get hired by companies likely to sponsor them for an H1B visa.
US H1B VISA DETAILS:
The H1B Visa is one of the most competitive visas to apply for. Due to there being an annual visa cap, there is a huge demand from US employers applying for this visa. Additionally, since it is a route to a Green Card, it is one of the best visas to apply to work in the US.
Under the H1B, successful petitioners can:
Live and work in the US
Extend the stay in the US
Change employers during H-1B status
Stay with their dependent spouse & children (aged under 21) in the US
VALIDITY OF THE VISA
Visa has a validity of three years with the option to extend it up to a maximum of six years.
Once the validity is over, a foreign worker must either leave the U.S. or obtain a different visa.
If he does not comply, he can lose his legal status and can even be deported.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
The H1B is a point based visa system and you need a minimum of 12 points for your application to be assessed. You must have:
A Bachelors or Masters degree from the US (or an equivalent in your country)
Or 12 years work experience
Or a mix of education and work experience
You are awarded points as follows:
3 points for every 1 year of college studies
1 point for every 1 year of work experience
Once you score a minimum of 12 points, your H1B petition can then be prepared.
H1B visa cost:
Standard H1B Filing Fee is currently – $460.The standard H1B filing fee is for the 1-129 petition.
H1B visa base filing fee is set to increase by 21% from $460 USD to $555. The proposed fee increase will be effective from October 2nd, 2020.
The fee can either be paid electronically as a bank transfer or in cash at a specified bank that has branches across India. Next, create a profile on the US Visa Service website and select the scheduled appointment option to ensure the correct amount is paid and the appointment is scheduled in a timely manner.
On the payment confirmation screen, you will be presented with payment options and further details of how to initiate payment. The fee is good for a year from the date of payment. You must take an appointment within one year for your visa interview.
H4 VISA:
An H4 visa is a non-immigrant dependent visa. The visa does not grant you permanent residency, but it gives you the right to live, study, and work in the US.
Who is eligible?
Spouse of the H type visa holder
Children under the age of 21 whose parent is an H visa holder
The validity of the H4 visa
The validity of the visa is dependent on the visa of the sponsor who is also called the principal applicant.
The visa is usually sponsored by the spouse or parent having the H type visa. The H4 visa becomes invalid when the visa of the sponsor expires.
Privileges of the H4 visa
You can get a driver’s license
You have opportunities to study in the US
You qualify for financial services, such as banking and an H4 visa loan
Work permission for the H4 visa holder
The holder of the H4 visa may work part-time, full-time or not at all.
The H4 visa holder is permitted to start any form of business.
The holder of the H4 visa may continue to be eligible for EAD even if he does not seek employment.
Documents required for application
US visa interview appointment letter
A valid passport
Copy of the primary visa holder’s passport
Photograph of the primary visa holder and applicant together
Passport-sized photograph of the applicant
Confirmation page of the online DS-160 form
Visa fees receipt from the relevant bank
A copy of the primary visa holder’s form I-797
A letter from the primary visa holder’s employer stating the nature of the relationship between the primary visa holder and employer
Pay stubs from the primary visa holder’s current place of work
Original marriage certificate
Original birth certificates of children
H1B VISA SPONSORSHIP
An employer can accept a non-immigrant by hiring them for an H-1B visa to work in the United States. The worker must have at least a bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent in their country) and the position they are applying for must involve the use of specialist skills. Positions can be found in specialist fields such as architecture, law, finance, medicine, etc.
HOW VERSATILE INDIA CAN HELP YOU?
The H1B visa requires the highest quality of documentation in order to give your petition a chance at success. Versatile india has the knowledge and experience to ensure your application is thorough and meets all benchmarks. Our teams assist with:
To work at a branch, parent, affiliate, or subsidiary of the current employer
Job Search Assistance in the US
Preparing your documentation
Complete Application Processing
Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
The H1B Visa is a life-changing opportunity for anyone looking to work in the US. Versatile india can help you make the most of this opportunity with our end-to-end support that starts with helping you find a job, applying for a visa, applying for a PR and more. Talk to us today to discover how we can help you.
L-1A VISA:
The L-1A Visa is a US-issued non-immigrant visa. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues this visa for foreign directors or managers being transferred to U.S. offices of their company. International businesses that do not have associated offices in the U.S. may also use an L-1A visa to send a manager or executive to create one there.
The L-1A visa is one of two categories of work visas in the L-1 visa category. Its equivalent, the L-1B visa is for staff with advanced skills who choose to migrate to the U.S. for a five-year period. Upon expiry, the applicant may again apply for the L-1 visa holder status only after working for the parent, subsidiary, branch or affiliate of the organization for at least one year outside the U.S.
L1 Visa Requirements:
There are two main requirements for an L1 visa: employer requirements and employee requirements.
Employer Requirements:
A qualifying relationship must be formed between the employer within the US and its international branch/subsidiary/affiliate that employs the applicant. This indicates that the two organizations are in some way tied by their ownership or association with each other.
Furthermore, the employer needs to be doing business in the US and at least one other country during the visa holder’s stay in the US
Employee Requirements:
With an L1 visa, the applicant must have been working for the international employer for at least one year in the preceding three years before they were admitted to the U.S.
This employment must have been in an administrative, corporate, or technical area of expertise and their prospective jobs in the U.S. must be within the same fields.
L1A Visa to Green Card
An L1A visa applicant has a relatively straightforward way of acquiring a green card since it falls under an EB-1C Green Card. This does not require a PERM Labor Certificate, cutting off the processing time by up to 8 months.
The employer just needs to file an I-140 petition to qualify for the green card. If the applicant has been accepted, he files for a status adjustment (Form I-485).
L2 VISA:
L2 visas are also known as L1 dependent visas. The L2 visa is granted to the spouses and dependents of L1 visa holders. An L2 visa is a non-immigrant visa.
L1 dependents include:
Spouses of visa holders
Dependent children under the age of 21
L2 visa holders can:
Live in the U.S. temporarily
Study full-time or attend college in the U.S.
Apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to work in the U.S.
Change your visa status to another non-immigrant visa like F1, B1/B2, H1, and L1, and
Travel in and out of the US on brief international trips
Documents required for L2 visa application:
A completed Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application.
A valid passport
Passport photo
Original marriage certificate
Original birth certificates for each dependent child
Written approval of the employer of the primary L1 visa holder
Employment verification letter from the L1 visa holder’s employe
L1 holder’s Form I-797
Visa application fee
Visas issuance fee