US Work Visa: Kickstart Your Career With The US Work Visa With Assistance From The Experts At the US Immigration Zone
The US provides different kinds of employment visas for those who wish to find work within the territory of the United States. Obtaining a US work visa is a crucial process for people who would like to invest their talent in the economy of the United States. However, it can be quite a challenge and involves some key aspects, namely eligibility criteria, documents, and timeframes. US Immigration Zone makes this easier for you by offering tips and the right guidance that will enable you to get through the process without missing any requirements.
The purpose of the US Work Visa is to enable people to work in the United States for a short term or lifetime depending on the visa type. Work visas are generally categorized into two types:
Non-Immigrant Work Visas
For candidates who wish to visit the US for a short duration for employment purposes. Some of them are H-1B visas for specialty occupations, L-1 visas for intra-organization transfer, O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary abilities, and more.
Immigrant Work Visas (Green Cards)
These enable people to reside and find employment in the United States on a permanent basis like the EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based visa subtypes.
Every work visa category has its own conditions of admissibility and they differ with things like the kind of job available, the education qualification one has, and the employers’ sponsorship among others.
But don’t worry, at US Immigration Zone, we will assist you with documentation, sponsorship as well as submission of your visa application. Regardless of whether you need a temporary work visa or a work visa that will allow you to work permanently in the country, our team makes sure that you fulfill all the necessary procedures for an easy process.
Determine Visa Type
Select the correct visa according to the position of the job, the type of industry, and the length of the stay.
Employer Sponsorship
Generally, the employer must submit a petition to the USCIS on behalf of the potential employee. For employers who wish to hire foreign workers, US Immigration Zone is helpful in facilitating the completion of this step.
Labor Certification (If Required)
Employer sponsorship is required for some of the visa categories such as the H-1B visa in which the employer has to complete and submit a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor.
Filing the Petition
The employer fills out the correct petition and sends it to USCIS. Depending on the type of visa that is applied for -it may include the I-129 for non-immigrant work visas and the I-140 for immigrant visas.
Wait for USCIS Approval
Upon consideration and approval of the petition by the USCIS, the prospective employee can go ahead and apply for the visa from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate.
Attend Visa Interview
Finally, after the petition is approved, the applicants are required to appear for an interview to present other necessary documents and respond to questions on employment and qualifications.
Visa Issuance
After passing the interview and getting the approval the work visa is granted, enabling the applicant to go to the United States and start working.
Determine Your Eligibility
US Immigration Zone assists determine if you qualify for the visa type you are applying for.
Prepare Documentation
Compile all the documents required, which are proof of education, job offer letter, resume, and any other documents that may be required. We will help you know what is required when applying for each type of visa.
Employer Files Petition
Your US-based employer will have to file the necessary petition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). If needed, our team will consult with your employer and double-check all the documents and their compliance with the requirements.
Complete Visa Application (DS-160)
After the petition has been approved, one has to fill out the online visa application (Form DS-160) and make an appointment for an interview at the US embassy or consulate.
Attend Visa Interview
Typically, during an interview, a consular officer will discuss your case with you and ask questions regarding employment, education, and travel intention.
Receive Your Visa
If approved, you will receive your work visa, and with this visa, you will be able to work legally in the United States for the time allowed for the visa.
The main work visas are H-1B for highly skilled workers, L-1 for intra-company transfers, O-1 for those with exceptional ability, and the EB-3 which is a permanent employment visa.
The time taken in processing these visas depends on the type of visa, USCIS during the period of granting the visas, and the individual embassy or consulate conducting the visa interview. As a rule, it takes some months to obtain non-immigrant visas and even more for Immigrant visas.
Yes, most of work visas, like the H-1B visa, allow spouses and dependent children to accompany the visa holder to the US under certain visa categories (for instance, H-4 for the H-1B holders).