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
