If you're seeking employment in the United States, there are different immigration paths for you to consider. Employment-based immigration visas, or work visas, allow foreigners to work for U.S. employers. The process, however, can be complex, and it's crucial to understand the different types of visas available.
Here's a comprehensive guide to the most common U.S. employment-based immigration visas:
EB-1 Visa: This visa is reserved for the most accomplished applicants in their field, and offers priority processing. To qualify, you need to have extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, education, business, or athletics; be an outstanding professor or researcher; or be a multinational executive or manager.
EB-2 Visa: The EB-2 visa is for professionals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability. You must have a job offer and a labor certification from your employer in order to apply for this visa. This visa category is often used by professors, researchers, and other highly skilled individuals.
EB-3 Visa: The EB-3 visa is for skilled workers, professionals, and other workers in unskilled occupations. It requires a job offer and a labor certification, but does not require advanced degrees or exceptional ability.
H-1B Visa: The H-1B visa is for specialized occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent. This visa requires a job offer from a U.S. employer, and the employer must petition for you to obtain the visa. This visa category is particularly popular in the tech industry.
L-1 Visa: The L-1 visa is for individuals who work for a multinational company and are being transferred to a U.S.-based branch. This visa requires the applicant to have worked for the parent company for at least one year, and to have specialized knowledge or executive/managerial experience.
TN Visa: The TN visa is a U.S.-Canada visa for professionals working in a specific list of occupations. This visa is granted under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Overall, securing a work visa can be a lengthy and challenging process, but it's a worthwhile investment in your career and future. With the right preparation and guidance, you can find the visa category that best fits your qualifications and goals, and eventually gain permanent residency in the United States.
Hi everyone, my family and I are under the F3 category and we just received a notice from NVC that our documents have been approved and that we are Documentarily Qualified. My only concern is this message that we received today in addition to the acceptance: " [Name of petitioner] does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants for this case. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of the interview. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p . To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 for a joint sponsor may be submitted." We already have a petitioner and a household sponsor (the household sponsor's income is above the required level), but still unsure why we received this. Has anyone else received this message? All of our documents say "Approved" on NVC. Does this mean we have to find another sponsor? Can we show the consular officer our ...