How to get a work visa in the U.S.
Currently, the United States offer great opportunities for both citizens and non-residents. To get a job in the U.S., you must obtain the appropriate visa. This causes the greatest difficulty for most people.
It is important to specify in advance the conditions of work and residence, so as not to end up in inhumane conditions. This is a major mistake beginners. It should not be sent to a foreign country, if you are not explored the conditions of the contract with the company. Statistics show that annually issued 65,000 visas h1b professionals, and most of them are citizens of the Russian Federation. The easiest way to obtain visas to representatives of the following ways. This is a business and management, technical specialties of all types, accounting, finance and banking, information technology, medicine and health. It is equally in demand areas of law, advertising, marketing, public relations, networking and communications, trade and business development, education and training activities.
If you really want to go to the U.S. and start making money, then be prepared to fill a rather complicated form. Also, all wishing to travel to the United States waiting for a frank conversation with the authorized visa officer. In order not to waste time in vain, in advance, determine if you qualify for U.S. work visa.
First of all, non-resident must know English. Visa category H-1B may be issued to the applicant if he has a bachelor's degree or equivalent and have experience in their field. Consequently, a higher education you will not be enough. Necessary practical skills.
To work visa in the United States was in your hands, you need to find a U.S. employer. It's not so easy. The employer shall so require you to be ready to pass that the multistep process of filing a petition for foreign workers. In most cases, foreigners hired U.S. companies that already have experience in the passage of such bureaucratic procedures. Programmers in great demand.
To invite a foreigner to a certain position, the U.S. employer must meet several requirements. First of all, he must submit to the competent authorities of the completed form to Form ETA 9035 (Labor Condition Application (LCA). This form contains information about the workplace and a description of working conditions. Form is filled in strict accordance with the rules described in the annex to the form itself . completing and signing the form, the employer agrees to several checks. They are related to the amount of wages, working conditions and the availability of benefits for foreign workers. This process is called passing the employee labor certification.
According to the rules, the potential employer must make the information on the preparation of working place and working conditions, as well as supporting documentation available for public inspection at the workplace or in the office. This is done within one working day from the date of signing the form LCA.
Further, the employer shall submit a copy of the approved forms of LCA, together with the completed form I-129 to US Citizen and Immigration Services. The documents that an employer provides in the petition must contain evidence of the urgent need to hire a foreign worker. Also, the documents must provide guarantees of payment to the employee at least the average level of remuneration laid down in this area and in a particular area.
The employer has no right to allow a foreign employee to work until he receives from USCIS permission. Employer at any time to be ready for testing data that have been submitted to them in the form of LCA. He should be in the office all supporting documentation.
After obtaining permission from the competent bodies of the potential employer sends an employee to foreign documents. But now the future employee may apply to the U.S. embassy documents to obtain a work visa. The package of documents should be submitted photos, passport and papers received from the employer. The package of documents from the employer can not be opened. In addition to the interview must bring the original diploma, employment record, proof of work experience in relevant field. Copies of these documents must also submit to the embassy.
The final stage is to have an interview at the U.S. Embassy. The visa will be issued for an interview. The maximum duration of a work visa is 6 years old.
