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H-1B 1 Visa Specialty Occupations

The job you apply for must demand at last a U.S. Bachelor's Degree or its equivalence. The visa is not self-petitioned, which means you will need an employer to sponsor you. You can stay in the U.S. for up to six years, after which you are required to leave the U.S. for at least one year before being eligible again. Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 are allowed to join you in the U.S. under the H-4 status. They are not permitted to work, unless they personally qualify for a work visa.

Steps:

You must first get in touch with a U.S. employer who will offer you employment. This employer should file a petition with the USCIS and obtain a Labor Condition Application (LCA) certified by the Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration. They must also show that you are qualified for the proposed position, and that the job falls under the classification of a specialty occupation. After wage conditions are met, the employer will submit the LCA form to the Department of Labor. After verified, accepted and certified, the LCA form will be returned to the employer. The employer should then submit the form to USCIS. Other documents required include proof of your expertise, the type of work you will be involved in and your employer's professional credentials.The employer must file-in Form I-129 (Petition for Non-immigrant worker) with the USCIS office which, USCIS will send Form I-797 (Notice of Action) to your employer. Your employer should then send you all requried documents (see below). You will then be able to apply for the visa at the U.S. consulate in your country.

Application Document Requirements:

1. A filled-in visa application Form OF-156.
2. One recent photograph 1 & 1/2 inches square (37mm x 37mm) of each applicant, with the entire face visible. The picture should be taken before a light background and without head covering.
3. A passport, valid for travel to the United States for at least six months longer than your intended visit.
4. Form I-797 (The Notice of Action). This petition should be sent to you by your employer.
5. Proof that your academic and work qualifications are equivalent to that which is necessary for obtaining the visa.
6. Copies of your academic records.
7. A resume and recommendation letters from your previous employers.
8. Proof of any membership you have in relevant trade or professional organizations.
9. A letter from your employer detailing the job and its requirements.

1. Form I-797, the Notice of Action.
2. A copy of Form I-129.
3. A copy of the approved LCA.
4. A copy of the letter the employer wrote to the Consular General at the U.S. consulate in your country.
5. A copy of the letter the employer wrote to the USCIS.
6. A letter of sponsorship/appointment.
7. A tax return statement of his/her business for last 2 years.

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