800-714-6029When dealing with the United States Government and applying for a work visa for yourself or assisting someone else in your family who needs one, it is in your best interests to contact the Dick James Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina for legal assistance. Our immigration lawyers are experienced and well-versed in all of the laws regarding work visas.
There are two kinds of work visas that can be obtained in the United States. These are the H1B Visa and the H2B Visa. The type you will need depends on the details relating to your work in this country.
The H1B Visa is the most popular type of visa to obtain because it allows the holder to apply for a green card, which will allow them to obtain legal permanent residency, if approved.
The H1B Visa is a temporary work visa. It is given to foreign workers to enable them to legally work in the United States for a specified period of time. It is also reserved for workers who are involved in specialty occupations.
Qualifying occupations are defined as requiring practical and theoretical application of specialized knowledge in a certain field and requiring the attainment of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent as a minimum. An exception to this rule may be a fashion model who exhibits distinguished merit and ability. These occupations include, but are not limited to:
The duration of stay allowed to those possessing the H1B Visa is generally three years. This stay may be extended to six years on the same visa. The only exceptions involve a labor certification that is pending for a one year extension, or a 1-140 Form that has been approved for a three year extension.
The H2B Visa is also a temporary work visa, but it is designed for foreign workers who wish to work in the United States for a specific period of time for seasonal jobs. These types of jobs may include:
To qualify for an H2B Visa, the employee must have been offered a temporary job by a United States employer and must be able to meet the minimum requirements of that job. The employee must intend to return to their home country when the job is completed and the visa has expired.
The H2B visa lasts for the duration of the seasonal job, but for no longer than one year at a time. The employer can extend the visa for up to three years under certain circumstances. The H2B Visa is only available to non-immigrant workers that are not working in the agricultural field.
These are the most basic regulations concerning work visas. It is extremely important that any person wishing to obtain a United States work visa consult an experienced and knowledgeable law firm that is well-versed in related laws. To schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our immigration attorneys in the Anderson, Spartanburg or Greenville areas of South Carolina, please contact the Dick James Law Firm today.
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