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H-1B Dependent Children and Their Schooling

January 3, 2023
The H-1B work visa is highly sought after because of its many benefits, including the ability for the holder to bring their spouse and dependent children to the US. Children are considered dependent if they are under 21 and still unmarried. Upon entering the US, school-aged dependents have the right to attend school, but this varies depending on their category of visa status. This guide provides an overview of dependent children's rules under this category.

H-1B Alternatives: What Happens When You're Not Selected in This Year's Lottery

January 3, 2023
The H-1B visa is a popular document coveted by millions of foreign workers yearly. Because it’s so sought after, the requirements to qualify are stringent, with only the most highly qualified specialty workers able to meet them. But even if you have a sponsoring US employer and meet the bar for the requirements, you still have to go through the random lottery system to begin petitioning for an H-1B visa. What happens if you aren’t one of the limited number chosen by USCIS’s lottery this year? Well, you don’t have to give up on your goal of entering the US for employment yet. Here, we’ll review your options for H-1B visa alternatives.

Can an H-1B Holder Vote While in the US?

December 30, 2022
The H-1B visa is a highly sought-after document because it affords foreign workers many benefits. But the beneficiary remains a citizen of their home country, even though they’re working and living in the United States. As such, certain rights, such as the right to vote, isn’t cut-and-dried for H-1B holders. Are you allowed to vote, and how does it work? We have the answers to your questions right here.

The Immigrant Vs. Nonimmigrant Visa

December 28, 2022
When you apply for a visa to enter the United States as a foreign national, you’ll see various potential options. The most significant difference between all these is that some are for immigrant status, while others are for nonimmigrants. What are the details behind these two categories, and how do they pertain to you? We have the answers here in this article.

How the H-1B Visa Helps Specialty Occupations, DOD Cooperative Research and Development Project Workers, and Fashion Models

December 27, 2022
The nonimmigrant specialty occupation classification applies to foreign workers performing services in particular fields. These include positions in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and art categories, but can also apply to services of exceptional merit and ability in the Department of Defense (DOD) research and development and fashion models with claims of merit and ability in the field. One must meet particular requirements to obtain the H-1B visa required to work in these fields.

H-1B Visa Minimum Salary Information

December 22, 2022
Foreign workers wishing to relocate to the United States for employment under an H-1B visa must meet particular requirements. One of these criteria is a minimum salary. How much does an H1-B worker make, and how can you qualify for this work visa? Read on to find out.

H-1B Foreign Workers and Their Impact on STEM Fields

December 21, 2022
The H-1B visa program has been a significant part of the US immigration system for decades, allowing foreign workers to come to the United States to work in technology and science-related fields.

Everything You Need to Know About the I-485 (Adjustment of Status)

December 20, 2022
When you enter the US on an H-1B visa but decide to work toward your green card, you’ll need to apply for an Adjustment of Status (AOS). This process lets you stay in the country as you complete and wait for your application’s determination, even if your visa expires while your results are pending. What’s involved in the AOS process? Read on to find out.

The Importance of Scholars as H-1B Foreign Workers

December 15, 2022
The H-1B visa encompasses a variety of “specialty occupations,” each one vital to the US economy in its own way. One of those categories includes scholars, but to be classified as a scholar by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a foreign worker must meet strict criteria. This guide reviews the key factors one should have to reach the threshold to obtain a scholarly H-1B visa.

Understanding the H-1B Visa Debate and What It Means for You

December 14, 2022
The H-1B visa program is essential to foreign workers and the US economy. Just as vital as it is complex, there have been debates surrounding this system since its implementation decades ago. What are the latest changes in these debates, and how might they affect you? Read on to find out.

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