US H1-B Visas

The USA H1B Work Visa allows a United States employer to employ overseas workers in occupations for duration of six years. The USA H1B visa is almost equivalent to the UK work permit.

Benefits

The USA H1B visa is observed as a non-immigrant visa and as is not for settlement in US. However, employers in US may decide to sponsor an overseas beneficiary for a green card permit by taking a labor documentation process and documenting a petition with USCIS on behalf of the employee.

Duration

H1B visas are granted for three years that can be extended for next three years and also to six years maximum.

Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for US H1-B visa is:

• 4-year US equivalent Bachelor's degree, that is relevant to the sectors where employment is offered
• 12 years of work experience which is relevant and in a "specialized field", or combination of both education and work experience with a total of 12 years. Mostly, one year of higher education is similar to 3 years of work experience.
• Professionals such as lawyers, doctors and accountants should be licensed to perform in the state where employment is issued. This might be passing a suitable state professional examination.

Dependents

Dependent visa is issued under a H1-B visa, if the person is a holder of Green Card, then he/she can sponsor their immediate relative for US Immigration.