If you have obtained the higher education necessary to work in a highly specialized field and a U.S. company requires those skills, you may qualify for an H-1B visa. If so, you can come to the U.S. as a nonimmigrant for a minimum of three years for the purpose of...
Medical fields rely on H-1B visa holders
Work visas provide opportunities for professionals in many fields. Particularly in the medical and health care fields, H-1B visa holders make a difference in the United States. According to USA Today, foreign nationals contribute considerably to the number...
How to enhance a chance of your H-1B petition being selected for FY 2010 lottery?
H-1B petitions must be delivered to USCIS between April 1 and April 2019 in order to be eligible for Fiscal Year 2010 lottery selection. There are about 65,000 regular H-1B quota numbers plus 20,000 advanced-degree quota exemptions available in 2020.USCIS will begin...
What is a grace-period for H-1B status holders when terminated?
The H-1B visa program is an employment-based visa inherently tied to the visa holder's specific job. Therefore, loss of this specific position can be detrimental to a visa-holders' ability to stay in the United States and continue working. In order to address this...
How does the use of Advance Parole impact my H1B status
Many H-1B status holders have pending Adjustment of Status application. Advance Parole allows an individual to travel outside of the United States with a pending Adjustment of Status application. It is essential to apply for Advance Parole if you have a pending...
What are the new H1B rules for 2019?
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced its proposal for a new H1B rule called the Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File H-1B Petitions on Behalf of Cap-Subject Aliens. The new rule would require filers of H1B petitions to...