Who can apply for an US H-1B visa?

Candidates who plan to work in the US in job roles that fall under skilled or specialty occupations can apply for H-1B Visa. The visa allows the candidates to reside and work in the country for a maximum of six years. The applicants can migrate to USA with their family as dependents. This visa is a pathway to the US Permanent Residency.

 

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Eligibility and Requirements for the US H-1B Visa

To apply for the US H-1B Visa, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

• A passport
• Educational documents such as a bachelor’s degree
• Job contract from a US employer
• Documents related to previous work experience
• A printed copy of the application form
• A copy of the payment receipt
• Resume/ CV
• Bank Statements
• If the applicant has their spouse as their dependent, they must provide their marriage certificate.
• If the applicant has previously worked in the US, they must provide the Tax Return Forms.
• The applicant must have a job role that falls under the specialty occupation category.

 

How do you apply for a US H-1B Visa?

Step 1: The candidate needs to choose their visa type from the Common Non-Immigrant Visas List.

Step 2: The applicant must complete and submit the Non-Immigrant Visa Electronic Application Form (DS—160).

Step 3: The candidate must pay the visa processing fee.

Step 4: The applicant must make two different appointments for their visa interview and biometrics submission.

Step 5: The applicant should gather the required documents.

Step 6: The applicant must attend the interview on the scheduled date and submit the checklist documents and their bi

Step 7: Once the applicant has given the interview, the visa processing will start. The processing time ranges between two to six months.

 

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