What is US H1B Visa?

What is an US H-1B Visa?

The US H-1B Visa is a work visa issued by the US Government. People who are looking to work in the US in job roles that fall under skilled or specialty occupations can apply for this visa. The employer must initiate the application process by filing a petition on behalf of the worker. 

People applying for this visa should be graduates with at least a bachelor’s degree in the field they are applying for. The H-1B visa is valid for three years and can be renewed for another three years upon expiration. People from fields such as engineering, Information and Technology, Architecture, Finance, Science, and Medicine looking to work in the US can apply for this visa. 

The US government issues visas through a lottery-based system with an annual intake of applications. The H-1B visa is considered one of the best options for working in the USA.

 

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Why apply for a US H-1B Visa?

• The US H-1B visa allows holders to stay and work in the US for three years and extend the visa for a maximum of another three years. 
• US H-1B Visa holders can apply for a green card while holding this temporary visa permit if they meet the eligibility requirements.
• The visa holders have the flexibility to change their employer in their tenure, but they have to reapply for the visa under the new employer.
• Visa holders can migrate to the US with their family members (spouse and children). The spouse of the US H-1B visa holder can work in the US by applying through the form I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization).
• The spouse and the children (who are under 21 and not yet married) can access US education system without any additional visas or authorizations.

 

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