{"id":412,"date":"2021-07-23T12:32:54","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T12:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/?page_id=412"},"modified":"2021-09-13T12:32:33","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T12:32:33","slug":"us-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/moving-to-the-us\/us-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"US FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-full-stretch avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_submenu  avia-builder-el-first   av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-custom  container_wrap fullsize' style='background-repeat: no-repeat; background-image: url(https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/all-US-subs-header_COMP.jpg);background-attachment: scroll; background-position: bottom center;  '  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch'><div class='container' style='height:300px'><main  role=\"main\" 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is an H-1B Visa?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-15  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#hb1petition\">What are the steps required to file an H-1B petition?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span 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Do I still qualify for H-1B status?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#e1e2\">What is the E-1 and E-2 visa?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#lvisa\">What is the L visa?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; 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margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#whatisuscismob\">What is USCIS?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#whatishb1mob\">What is an H-1B Visa?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#hb1petitionmob\">What are the steps required to file an H-1B petition?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#parttimejobmob\">I have been offered a part time job. Do I still qualify for H-1B status?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#e1e2mob\">What is the E-1 and E-2 visa?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#lvisamob\">What is the L visa?<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><a href=\"#ovisamob\">What is the O visa?\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#ffffff;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_4'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_section  align-bottom  av-small-hide av-mini-hide container_wrap fullsize' style=' margin-top:0px; margin-bottom:0px; '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-412'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-25px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_one_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-47  el_before_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: right;\">Your Questions, Answered<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div><div class=\"flex_column av_two_third  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top av-zero-column-padding   avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-last  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"whatisusvisa\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 id=\"faq1\">What is a U.S. visa and how can I obtain one?<\/h4>\n<p>A visa is a photo i.d. issued outside the U.S. which allows you to enter the U.S. on a temporary or permanent basis. The two main types of visas are immigrant visas (also known as green cards), which let you live and work indefinitely inside the U.S., and non-immigrant visas, which allow you to live and\/or work in the U.S. on a temporary basis. There are a variety of ways to obtain a visa, but the most common are through a U.S.-based employer sponsor or a family member who is a U.S. citizen. Most work visas require you to have a firm job offer with a U.S. company before applying. If you are a highly-skilled professional, it may be easier for you to find work in the U.S. than if you are an unskilled worker.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-51  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"whatisuscis\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is USCIS?<\/h4>\n<p>USCIS stands for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is the agency of the U.S. government principally dealing with foreign citizens in the United States. This includes giving it jurisdiction over many matters relevant to H-1B and H-4 aliens. Prior to March of 2003, the USCIS was called the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). For a brief period it went by the name Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS). It is also sometimes referred to simply as CIS. For purposes of this web site, we use the current accepted name of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-53  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"whatishb1\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is an H-1B Visa?<\/h4>\n<p>An H-1B visa is a visa that allows entry into the U.S. in H-1B status. H-1B status is a non-immigrant status for alien professionals, which allows them to work in the U.S. for a temporary period of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-55  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"hb1petition\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What are the steps required to file an H-1B petition?<\/h4>\n<p>The following steps are required to file an H-1B petition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain a job offer from an employer located in the U.S.;<\/li>\n<li>Obtain the prevailing wage for your job from a State Employment Security Agency or a private survey;<\/li>\n<li>File a Labor Condition Application and obtain approval from the Department of Labor;<\/li>\n<li>Complete USCIS\u2019s H-1B forms, and include a petition letter provided by the employer;<\/li>\n<li>Submit a completed and signed H-1B petition to the USCIS.<\/li>\n<li>I have been offered a part time job. Do I still qualify for H-1B status?<\/li>\n<li>Yes. As long as your work hours are at least 50% of the normal full time hours in your industry and you satisfy all other requirements for an H-1B, you are eligible to receive a part time H-1B visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-57  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"parttimejob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">I have been offered a part time job. Do I still qualify for H-1B status?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. As long as your work hours are at least 50% of the normal full time hours in your industry and you satisfy all other requirements for an H-1B, you are eligible to receive a part time H-1B visa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-59  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"e1e2\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the E-1 and E-2 visa?<\/h4>\n<p>The E category is designed for use by business owners, business managers, and employees who are required to stay in the United States for prolonged periods of time to oversee or work for an enterprise that is engaged in trade between the U.S. and a foreign country (E-1) or that represents a substantial investment in the United States (E-2).<\/p>\n<p>The E category exists to give effect to various treaties between the United States and foreign states which provide for reciprocal benefits to nationals of each country who conduct trade between the two countries or who invest in the other country.<\/p>\n<p>An individual who obtains E-status is granted an initial period of two years to remain in the United States. However, this period can be extended almost indefinitely so long as the E status holder declares that he or she will depart the United States when the period of authorized stay, including any unlimited extensions, terminates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-61  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"lvisa\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the L visa?<\/h4>\n<p>When a multi-national company is developing a new market in another country, it may become necessary to have some employees with specialized knowledge to work in the newly established office. The availability of an experienced employee with specialized and proprietary knowledge is often the determinative factor for the success of the new office. Large multi-national companies would also like to have the flexibility to transfer their employees without being limited to any particular employee.<\/p>\n<p>To facilitate the needs of intra-company transfers by multi-national companies, the L visa was specifically designed. However, smaller and even starting up companies can also take advantage of the L visa for its business needs as long as the requirements are met. USCIS will scrutinize L visa petitions filed by a less well-known company more closely. Professional consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer is strongly recommended for a small multi-national company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-63  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"ovisa\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the O visa?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The O1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for those who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field, whether that be the arts, sport, business, education, or the sciences.\u00a0\u00a0 The criteria to demonstrate this is to show at least three of the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have received national or international awards or prizes of excellence in their\u202ffield. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Has membership of an association that requires outstanding achievement, judged by nationally or internationally recognized experts in their respective discipline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Their\u202fwork has been featured\u202fin professional or high-profile\u202ftrade publications, or mainstream\u202fmedia. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The applicant\u202fhas served in some capacity as\u202fa judge of others in the same (or closely related) field. This could either be individual or as part of a judging panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have had\u202farticles published in professional or notable\u202ftrade publication. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have made original scientific, academic, or business contributions of\u202f<i>major significance<\/i>\u202fin their respective\u202ffield. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have served\u202fin a leading or critical capacity\u202ffor highly regarded organizations or establishments. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Command a high salary or remuneration for their\u202fservices. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s6\">Other relevant evidence of exceptional expertise that does not fit any of the above criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-65  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_5'  class='avia-section main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-bg-style-scroll  avia-builder-el-66  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  align-bottom  av-desktop-hide av-medium-hide container_wrap fullsize' style=' margin-top:-75px; margin-bottom:0px; '  ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-412'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-equal-height-column-flextable -flextable' style='margin-top:-25px; margin-bottom:0px; '><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  no_margin flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top first  avia-builder-el-67  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  \" style='background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); padding:25px; background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.9); border-radius:0px; '><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div class=\"flex_column av_one_full  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-last  column-top-margin\" style='border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '  style='color:#ffffff; '  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2 style=\"text-align: left;\">Your Questions, Answered<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style='height:30px' class='hr hr-invisible   avia-builder-el-70  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner ' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"whatisusvisamob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 id=\"faq1\">What is a U.S. visa and how can I obtain one?<\/h4>\n<p>A visa is a photo i.d. issued outside the U.S. which allows you to enter the U.S. on a temporary or permanent basis. The two main types of visas are immigrant visas (also known as green cards), which let you live and work indefinitely inside the U.S., and non-immigrant visas, which allow you to live and\/or work in the U.S. on a temporary basis. There are a variety of ways to obtain a visa, but the most common are through a U.S.-based employer sponsor or a family member who is a U.S. citizen. Most work visas require you to have a firm job offer with a U.S. company before applying. If you are a highly-skilled professional, it may be easier for you to find work in the U.S. than if you are an unskilled worker.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-72  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"whatisuscismob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is USCIS?<\/h4>\n<p>USCIS stands for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. It is the agency of the U.S. government principally dealing with foreign citizens in the United States. This includes giving it jurisdiction over many matters relevant to H-1B and H-4 aliens. Prior to March of 2003, the USCIS was called the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). For a brief period it went by the name Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS). It is also sometimes referred to simply as CIS. For purposes of this web site, we use the current accepted name of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-74  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"whatishb1mob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is an H-1B Visa?<\/h4>\n<p>An H-1B visa is a visa that allows entry into the U.S. in H-1B status. H-1B status is a non-immigrant status for alien professionals, which allows them to work in the U.S. for a temporary period of time.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-76  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"hb1petitionmob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What are the steps required to file an H-1B petition?<\/h4>\n<p>The following steps are required to file an H-1B petition:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Obtain a job offer from an employer located in the U.S.;<\/li>\n<li>Obtain the prevailing wage for your job from a State Employment Security Agency or a private survey;<\/li>\n<li>File a Labor Condition Application and obtain approval from the Department of Labor;<\/li>\n<li>Complete USCIS\u2019s H-1B forms, and include a petition letter provided by the employer;<\/li>\n<li>Submit a completed and signed H-1B petition to the USCIS.<\/li>\n<li>I have been offered a part time job. Do I still qualify for H-1B status?<\/li>\n<li>Yes. As long as your work hours are at least 50% of the normal full time hours in your industry and you satisfy all other requirements for an H-1B, you are eligible to receive a part time H-1B visa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-78  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"parttimejobmob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">I have been offered a part time job. Do I still qualify for H-1B status?<\/h4>\n<p>Yes. As long as your work hours are at least 50% of the normal full time hours in your industry and you satisfy all other requirements for an H-1B, you are eligible to receive a part time H-1B visa.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-80  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"e1e2mob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the E-1 and E-2 visa?<\/h4>\n<p>The E category is designed for use by business owners, business managers, and employees who are required to stay in the United States for prolonged periods of time to oversee or work for an enterprise that is engaged in trade between the U.S. and a foreign country (E-1) or that represents a substantial investment in the United States (E-2).<\/p>\n<p>The E category exists to give effect to various treaties between the United States and foreign states which provide for reciprocal benefits to nationals of each country who conduct trade between the two countries or who invest in the other country.<\/p>\n<p>An individual who obtains E-status is granted an initial period of two years to remain in the United States. However, this period can be extended almost indefinitely so long as the E status holder declares that he or she will depart the United States when the period of authorized stay, including any unlimited extensions, terminates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-82  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"lvisamob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the L visa?<\/h4>\n<p>When a multi-national company is developing a new market in another country, it may become necessary to have some employees with specialized knowledge to work in the newly established office. The availability of an experienced employee with specialized and proprietary knowledge is often the determinative factor for the success of the new office. Large multi-national companies would also like to have the flexibility to transfer their employees without being limited to any particular employee.<\/p>\n<p>To facilitate the needs of intra-company transfers by multi-national companies, the L visa was specifically designed. However, smaller and even starting up companies can also take advantage of the L visa for its business needs as long as the requirements are met. USCIS will scrutinize L visa petitions filed by a less well-known company more closely. Professional consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer is strongly recommended for a small multi-national company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-84  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section \"  id=\"ovisamob\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock  av_inherit_color '   itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 style=\"text-align: left;\">What is the O visa?<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The O1 visa is a non-immigrant visa for those who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field, whether that be the arts, sport, business, education, or the sciences.\u00a0\u00a0 The criteria to demonstrate this is to show at least three of the following:\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ol1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have received national or international awards or prizes of excellence in their\u202ffield. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Has membership of an association that requires outstanding achievement, judged by nationally or internationally recognized experts in their respective discipline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Their\u202fwork has been featured\u202fin professional or high-profile\u202ftrade publications, or mainstream\u202fmedia. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">The applicant\u202fhas served in some capacity as\u202fa judge of others in the same (or closely related) field. This could either be individual or as part of a judging panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have had\u202farticles published in professional or notable\u202ftrade publication. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have made original scientific, academic, or business contributions of\u202f<i>major significance<\/i>\u202fin their respective\u202ffield. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Have served\u202fin a leading or critical capacity\u202ffor highly regarded organizations or establishments. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">Command a high salary or remuneration for their\u202fservices. <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s6\">Other relevant evidence of exceptional expertise that does not fit any of the above criteria.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  style=' margin-top:15px; margin-bottom:15px;'  class='hr hr-custom hr-center hr-icon-no   avia-builder-el-86  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><span class='hr-inner  inner-border-av-border-fat' style=' width:100%; border-color:#021d49;' ><span class='hr-inner-style'><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":382,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-412","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=412"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/412\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":839,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/412\/revisions\/839"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/382"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.immigrationone.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}