The H1B Visa Program is the official and primary USA work visa / work permit.

The US Government offers the H1B visa to enable highly skilled International Workers and International Students, from all over the World, or already in the USA, the opportunity to legally live and work in America.

THE H1B VISA PROCESS :-

to obtain an H1B visa, an applicant must

• 'first' find an H1B job with an H1B visa employer company in the USA; commonly known as your 'H1B sponsor'.
• Your H1B sponsor then applies for / files your H1B visa application. Individuals can NOT sponsor or apply for their own H1B visa - ONLY your new employer (sponsor) can.
• An H1B visa is typically valid for up to six (6) years and entitles your spouse (husband/wife) and children to accompany you and 'live' in America.
• One of the main advantages of the H1B visa (US work permit) is that it is a 'dual intent' visa which means that you can apply for a Green Card (Legal Permanent Residency).
• To obtain an H1B visa to work in the USA.... * the 1st step is that you Must find an H1B Job with an H1B sponsor company. * Individuals can Not sponsor/apply for your own H1B visa - only your new employer can.

USA Immigration Overview -

USA Visa - Green Card - USA Citizenship A USA visa is a permit to enter America. It classifies the visit as tourism, study, short term business or full time work, and is normally valid for multiple visits to the USA during a specified period of time.

USA Visa - "Immigrant" Visa

is for someone who intends to live and work permanently in the USA (Green Card - Lawful Permanent Residents).

USA Visa - "Nonimmigrant" Visa

is for someone to come temporarily to the USA for a specific purpose. Typically on an H1B Work Visa, F1 Study Visa, J1 Training Visa, E1 Investors Visa, TN Work Visa, L1 Intra-Company Transfer Visa, K and V Fiancee Visas. For a USA Visa overview and different types of visas for traveling to, living, studying or working in America