 The H1B Visa Program is the official and primary USA work visa / work permit. The US Government introduced the H1B visa to offer and enable highly skilled International Professionals and/or International Students, from all over the World, the opportunity to live and work in the USA.
The H1B is the most sought after US visa and the Immigration Bureau requires every foreign national to obtain a visa in order to legally work in America.
To obtain an H1B Visa, there is a process that you are required to follow:
- You must first find an H1B Job with a U.S. Employer (know as your sponsor).
- Your Employer (sponsor) files your H1B Application with the US Government.
- US Government approves your H1B Application.
- You can start work in the USA for your new employer.
 * Important Note: individuals can NOT sponsor or apply for their own H1B visa.
An H1B visa is typically valid for up to six (6) years and entitles your spouse (husband/wife) and children to accompany you and live in America.
One of the main advantages of the H1B visa is that it is a "dual intent" visa which means that you can apply for a Green Card (Legal Permanent Residency). |
