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It’s no surprise that dealing with any government agency is confusing, but when it comes to applying for an H-1B visa as a STEM worker, USCIS tries to make this as easy as possible. 

Under the H-1B Visa, non-immigrants can enter the United States for work and temporary residence. The only catch is that these individuals must have the skills to meet the criteria of a “specialty occupation.” If there’s a job vacancy in the US and an employer extends a job offer and is willing to sponsor the non-immigrant, they can apply for an H-1B visa. One of the possible specialty jobs is a professor, but does an assistant professor fall into this category? Read on to find out!

When an H-1B petitioner files their application and is approved, they’re agreeing to work with a specific sponsoring employer in the United States. This is a significant part of the terms of the H-1B visa contract, and transferring to another employer once in the country isn’t as easy as “getting a new job.” The new employer must complete the visa transfer application, and USCIS must approve the job change for the H-1B holder to continue working in the country legally. How difficult is this to complete? This overview will help you understand what it takes to transfer employers under an H-1B visa.

H-1B visas are non-immigrant documents that businesses use to bring in skilled workers to fill vacancies in the United States. When a US resident can’t fill the role, employers can request permission to extend the job offer to foreign nationals. However, the H-1B visa is only available for specialized positions, such as that of a business analyst. If you need a worker in this field or you hold the coveted skills of a business analyst, this article will explain everything you need to know to obtain an H-1B visa.

Out of all the visa categories available for foreign citizens, the H-1B is easily the most popular. The benefits begin with who you can bring and how you can travel, but they extend well beyond the immediate advantages. What can you expect to receive as an H-1B beneficiary in the United States? We have the answers right here.

When you employ or are an H-1B foreign worker, you can expect to have a USCIS official at your place of employment at least once during the visa’s active period. Worksite inspections are common and ensure the conditions set when the visa was granted remain in place. But what does “place of employment” mean, and what will the official look for during that inspection? Read on to find out.

Navigating the complex and often confusing process of obtaining an H-1B visa can overwhelm both repeat applicants and first-timers. Your sponsor company will likely take care of most of the petition details. But an H-1B visa immigration attorney can help you through the long and complicated process. 

Employers and employees petitioning for an H-1B visa undergo a complicated process involving paperwork and background checks. These checks are performed by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and, if necessary, the FBI. What’s involved in this background check, and how can you prepare for yours? Read on to find out the details.

While the H-1B beneficiary is the nonimmigrant employee performing the work of a specialty occupation, the employer plays a starring role in the process, too. Employers must initiate the H-1B petition, promise to fulfill certain duties and obligations, and continue to follow through with the government requirements as long as the employee is in their hire. But what happens when the H-1B visa beneficiary is terminated? This article explains what role employers must take in these situations.

Foreign workers and US employers of these individuals should pay close attention to politics in America. What’s going on in the White House, Congress, and Senate often ties directly to the H-1B visa program, and the Biden administration continues this pattern. Under this administration, USCIS has devised a proposal, delayed until May 2023, that affects the H-1B visa program. Whether you’re an employer or prospective employee, this change relates to you. We have the details you need to know right here.