US Work Visa
For many people, the United States is a major immigration destination. Because of its favourable economic environment and low unemployment rate, the United States is the destination of many immigrants who wish to work there. Therefore, one of the best ways to immigrate to this country for work is to obtain a US work visa. Work visas come in various types, and you can choose the type of visa you want based on your personal circumstances. This country has a low unemployment rate and needs foreign workers; however, sufficient fluency in English, sufficient skill in your profession and a job offer from American employers are the main requirements for work immigration to the US. In fact, people must have education and expertise in occupations that need skilled workers in order to be useful in this country. In the rest of this article we will explain the details and the documents required to obtain a US work visa, so stay with Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company until the end of this article.
Immigration rules change often. This guide is a general introduction; check the current rules with a licensed lawyer before you act.
Prerequisites for obtaining a US work visa
- Having a job offer in this state
- Approval of the petition by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
- Approval of the labour certification by the Department of Labor (DOL)
Documents required to obtain a US work visa
- A valid passport
- Valid identity documents
- A work and education resume (CV)
- A photo of the applicant
- An invitation letter from an American employer
- The receipt number, which you can find on your approved Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) filed by your employer.
- Completion of (Form DS-160)
- Fee payment receipt
- Applicants for the L visa (intracompany transferee visa) must submit Form I-129S
- Proof that you will return to your country after your work in the United States ends. This applies to all types of work visa except the H-1B and L visas.
- Proof that your educational credentials qualify
- The required language certificate depending on the type of work visa
Steps to obtain a US work visa
- Complete the online nonimmigrant visa application (Form DS-160) and print the confirmation page.
- Schedule your interview appointment.
- Attend the embassy interview.
- Complete the additional steps. (Visa issuance fee, digital fingerprints)
Types of US work visa
- First preference (EB-1) For people with extraordinary ability, academic researchers, and managers of multinational companies
- Second preference (EB-2) For people holding an advanced degree, with exceptional ability in the sciences, business and the arts, or people whose admission is in the national interest.
- Third preference (EB-3) For skilled workers with at least two years of training or work experience, professionals (those whose job requires a US college bachelor's degree or a foreign equivalent), and unskilled workers (jobs requiring less than two years of work experience)
- Fourth preference (EB-4) For special immigrants such as religious workers, employees of international organisations, and military interpreters
- Fifth preference (EB-5) Foreign investors who invest 1.8 million dollars (or an investment for job creation in an area with capital of 900.000 dollars) in a new commercial enterprise in the United States.
The classification of visa types that allow you to work in the United States is as follows:
- H1B: a person in a specialty occupation.
- H-1B1: Free Trade Agreement professional (only for Singapore and Chile)
- H-2A: temporary agricultural worker
- H-3: trainee or special education visitor
- L1: intracompany transferee
- P-1: individual or team athlete or member of an entertainment group
- P-2 / P-3: artist or entertainer
- I: representatives of foreign media
- R-1: temporary nonimmigrant religious worker
- TN: NAFTA workers
- O-1: visa for people with extraordinary ability (holding more than one qualification or licence in the sciences, arts or business)
Rights of US work visa holders
- You have the right to apply for an accompanying visa for your spouse or children.
- For H visa holders, your spouse and children must apply for an H-4 visa.
- If you hold an L visa, your dependants must apply for an L-2 visa.
- For the O visa, the spouse and children must apply for an O-3 visa.
- The spouse and children of a P visa holder must apply for a P-4 visa.
- People holding a Q visa must apply for a Q-3 visa for their spouse and children.
Applying for an accompanying visa for family members
People who enter the United States on a work visa can, once they enter the country's job market, apply for their companions to enter. Companions means the spouse and children under 18. Applying for an accompanying visa requires the principal applicant to have received a residence card, so people can apply for an accompanying visa approximately 1 to 2 months after entering the United States. The children and spouse of a work visa holder in this country will be allowed to work and study free of charge and will benefit from public services like a citizen.
Documents required for the accompanying visa application
- A valid passport
- A valid marriage certificate of the couple
- Birth documents of the children, if you have children
- Educational documents and work experience documents
- A letter of financial means to cover living costs
- Language certificates are not mandatory.
In this article we talked about the US work visa and the requirements for obtaining it. As mentioned, the United States is one of the best countries in the world to immigrate to. One of the most important factors in entering its job market is the country's low unemployment rate. If you too wish to work in the US, for further information do not miss the chance to consult the experts of Iranoca Immigration Marketing Company, so that together, step by step, we can achieve a low-risk and safe immigration.
If you need a consultation, you can meet our consultants in person or online and learn about the process of obtaining your US work visa . You can also, right now, through our free assessment form, which is managed by expert consultants, check your eligibility for this type of visa.
Steps to obtain a US work visa
Dear applicant, if you wish to obtain a US work visa, please follow the steps below
Assessment form and consultationFirst, by completing the free assessment form, you can send your circumstances and basic details to the lawyers for review. If your general circumstances are suitable, a call will be scheduled for a consultation. Please note that this entire process is free of charge and is reviewed and assessed by specialists
Receiving the confirmation letterAfter the consultation and completion of the immigration file process, a letter of approval or non-approval will be sent to you by the licensed lawyers. This letter states whether or not you are eligible to immigrate, the type of immigration visa, and the route and conditions through which you can immigrate.
Registration in Obtaining the visa Frequently asked questions some users have had about the US work visaFrequently asked questions
How long can you stay in the US with a work visa?
Three years. H-1B visas are valid for the duration of the employment contract, or up to three years. It is also possible to extend the US work visa up to six years, but an extension beyond six years is considered unusual unless the worker or employer changes their status from nonimmigrant to immigrant, which is done so that the person can apply for a green card.
Is the employer considered the financial sponsor when obtaining a US work visa?
Yes. To immigrate to the United States for work, you must first find a job. The employer must want to hire someone who is not from the United States. In that case, they agree to sponsor you financially.
How much does it cost to obtain a US work visa?
The application fee for obtaining a US work visa is 190 US dollars.