How Do I Get a Working Visa
for the USA?
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Copyright © 1999 by Kevin Donlin
Many of you write with questions about how to obtain a working visa before finding a job in the U.S.A.
To answer your questions, I consulted an expert!
John Dorer is Director of the American Immigration Network, a firm that specializes in helping workers from
abroad find employment in the United States. He was kind enough to answer the following questions...
Q. What's an H-1B Visa?
A. The H-1B visa allows professional workers to work in professional positions in the U.S. for up to 6 years.
Q. How do I know if I qualify for the H-1B Visa?
A. You must have at least a U.S. Bachelor Degree or its equivalent and/or experience in your field. In addition, the
job must require a U.S. Bachelor Degree or its equivalent. And the sponsoring company must be a legitimate U.S. company.
Q. Who can apply for an H-1B Visa?
A. The U.S. Company files an H-1B Visa Petition on the alien's behalf.
Q. Can I come to the U.S. on a B-1/B-2 Visa and transfer to the H-1B Visa without leaving the country?
A. In most cases, yes.
Q. How do I find a U.S. company that will sponsor me for an H-1B Visa?
A. Your job search will be essentially the same, just a little more difficult than if you were a U.S. Citizen or
Green Card holder. You will find some companies that will know the process of petitioning for an H-1B Visa and some
companies that have no idea of where to begin.
You should find an immigration attorney that will file on the companies behalf when you get a job offer.
If the company wants to hire you, but seems hesitant because they lack the knowledge or experience in
petitioning for an H-1B Visa, let them know you have an immigration attorney who will handle everything.
Editor's note: The American Immigration Network provides low-cost immigration and job placement assistance to those
seeking employment in the United States who don't yet have legal permission to work here. For more information, see their
Web site at www.usavisanow.com
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