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The H-1B visa allows foreign workers belonging to certain specialty occupations, to work for an employer in the USA who cannot find suitable U.S. workers for the position. In this sense, the visa functions as a work permit.
Are qualified to practice specialty occupations, or Offer services of exceptional ability or merit for a cooperative R&D project of the Department of Defense, or Have distinguished merit and ability as fashion models. Specialty workers and models are sponsored for this visa by their U.S. employer – i.e. the employer submits the application and pays the visa fee on behalf of the worker.
Initially, the visa is valid for a three year period. This duration can be extended to six years – or even further, in some cases. During this period, the employer could sponsor the worker for a Green Card USA, which grants permanent resident status. After completing five years as a permanent resident, the worker can apply for citizenship.
➤Secure another job within 60 days and file fresh paperwork
OR
➤ Apply to change their status from ‘non-immigrant’ to immigrant or Green Card status;
OR
➤Return to the home country (or be deported). If the employee was terminated, the employer bears the reasonable cost of return travel.
This visa is open to people of all nationalities.
➤ Immediate family members can accompany the visa holder to USA, and work in the country.
➤ Social security for the worker and accompanying family members.
➤ Smooth transition from H-1B to Green Card or permanent resident status.
➤ Long duration of stay and option for extension of stay.
➤ After attaining a Green Card, the employee can also sponsor family members (H-4 visa holders) for permanent residence.
Simple eligibility conditions no managerial experience or investment requirements.
➤ Those who are skilled in specialty occupations – which are facing a shortage of workforce in USA – are likely to find a U.S. employer who is willing to sponsor them for this visa.
➤ The employee is not bound to a single U.S. employer – it is possible to switch jobs.
➤ H-1B premium processing – drastically reduces waiting period between application and visa grant.
➤ H-1B visa holders can open bank accounts in USA, and purchase or rent property and vehicles.
A Dependent Visa USA allows the spouse or children of certain US visa holders to accompany them to the country. Depending on the type of visa the individual possesses, the partner and the children can apply for a corresponding dependent permit. The validity of these visas varies upon the validity of the primary visa. If the sponsoring individual has a permit for say 2 years, their dependents will have a visa valid for up to 2 years. Based on the type of primary visa, the dependent visas are of the following major types –
A H4 visa is issued to dependent family members (spouse and children) of H1 visa holders who would like to accompany the H1B visa holder to the U.S. during their stay. This article outlines the complete process on how to apply for H4 dependent visas.
In such a case, the principal applicant is always the H1B visa holder. Immediate family members like spouse and children under 21 years old may qualify for a H4 visa and may apply at a US Consulate in their home country.
If you are applying for your visa along with your spouse, who is applying for H1 simultaneously, then you can submit both applications together. An H4 visa allows visa holders to:
Get a driver’s license
Pursue education
Open bank account(s)
Become eligible for an ITIN (Tax ID for IRS Tax purposes)
Work in the US
In such a case, the principal applicant is always the H1B visa holder. Immediate family members like spouse and children under 21 years old may qualify for a H4 visa and may apply at a US Consulate in their home country
➤ The individuals who can apply for US Dependent Visa have to fulfil the following criteria
➤ They should be a legally married spouse of a valid H, F1, L1, J1 visa holder, or
➤ They must be an unmarried child under the age of 21, of the same visa holder.
➤ One must possess a valid passport for at least 6 months from the date of travel.
➤In certain categories such as F2, they must also be able to show sufficient financial funds.
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