Do you have an employment offer from a US-based employer? An H-1B Visa grants you temporary residence in the US to work in a specialty occupation. The specialty occupation could be services of exceptional merit, an international fashion model, cooperative research, etc. The employer must demonstrate a clear employer-employee relationship.
An H-1B visa could be your ticket to building a life in the US. It is an employment-based visa offered to skilled foreign workers with specialized skills who can fill the positions for which US workers are not available.
What Are the Requirements for the H-1B Visa?
A labor condition application is required from the employer, along with a Form ETA 9035 (Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers) with the Form I-129 (Petition for nonimmigrant worker) to apply for an H-1B Visa. The dependent family members of an H-1B Visa holder can apply for the H-4 Nonimmigrant Visa that will allow them to accompany the H-1B Visa holder.
The applicant will be required to meet the following requirements:
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At least a Bachelor’s degree or a foreign equivalent
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An occupation that requires at least a Bachelor’s degree
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Local and state registrations and certifications to practice the occupation in the US
