Information on Immigration and Visas

H-1B Work Visa for College Educated Professionals
The H-1B visa enables professionals in 'specialty occupations' to make a valuable contribution to the American economy. A maximum of 65,000 H-1B visas are issued every year. The H-1B visa is issued for up to three years but may be extended. This provides a maximum stay of six years. The H1-B visa holder can apply for a Green Card if a company wants to sponsor his/her application.

Eligibility Requirements:
The H-1B non-immigrant work visa may be issued to applicants seeking temporary work in a 'specialty occupation' which requires the skills of a professional. 'Specialty Occupations' includes e.g. accounting, computer analysts, programmers, database administrators, web designers, engineers, financial analysts, doctors, nurses, scientists, architects and lawyers. The petitions are submitted by employers based on their need for the non-U.S.-resident employee. The applicant may possess a bachelor's degree or requisite experience to make up for the lack of a master's degree.

The H-2B work visa was created to allow people to come to the United States temporarily, mainly for non-agricultural jobs, for in which the U.S. workers are in short supply. Up to 66,000 H-2B visas are issued every year. This year's annual quota has not yet been reached. Prospects are good that H-2B visas will remain available in future years.

Eligibility Requirements:
You qualify for an H-2B visa if you are coming to the United States to accept a temporary or seasonal non-agricultural job from an U.S. employer. You may apply if you have the correct background, skills or natural abilities needed by the employer. H-2B visas are targeted at skilled and unskilled workers.

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