Questions tagged [h1-visa]
Questions regarding US Temporary Worker visa type H.
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How to change employers on a H-1B visa in the United States
For a person in the US under an H-1B visa - if this person needs to change jobs:
What's the procedure that needs to be followed since the H-1 is sponsored by the employer?
Can the visa and stay be ...
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If an H-1B worker is laid off while outside the U.S., how quickly are they barred from entering the US?
I read on https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/h-1b-tech-workers-in-jeopardy-5128833/
H-1B workers who are laid off while outside the U.S. may not re-enter the country — unless they’ve found new ...
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Travelling to US before H1B visa application starts
I am going to be going through the H1B Visa application process, for the next valid date (April 2015). I have heard that it is not advisable to travel to the US for holidays before the visa is ...
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Am I legally able to do an internship in the US while just operating as a vacationing Canadian?
I received a job offer from a company in Austin, Texas for an internship for the summer. I'm really interested in going to the US and working for the summer, I feel like it'd be a great opportunity.
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Is there a proposed change allowing H1B-ers spouses to work?
One of alleged proposed changes in immigration reform is allowing spouses of H1B holders to work.
Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders May Soon Be Allowed to Work in the U.S.
The U.S. is planning ...
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Can I keep H1B status if my employer cannot pay me because the company runs out of money?
First, the story is:
I'm currently working at a start up company A, and our company has run out of funding and cannot run the payroll after Nov 30, 2016. It has been two month till now.
I recently ...
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Name on pay stubs does not match my visa and passport.
I am working in USA on H1B visa. I have recently joined with a new Employer. The name on pay stubs issued by the new employer has some spelling mistakes and doesn't match the name on my visa and ...
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What is the timeline for an H1B visa consulate interview?
I'm in the process of applying for an H1B visa and I already have a company willing to sponsor me, but the instructions state that the application should be received in USCIS after the 1st of April, ...
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Going to USA from France with my girlfriend
I'm looking for an H-1B Visa and it is mentioned that immediate family members (spouse and children under 21 years of age) can get a H-4 Visa.
I've been living with my girlfriend for 3 years but we ...
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How long does the USCIS wait until running a lottery for H1-B visa?
When the number of applications exceeds the annual cap for H1-B visas, the USCIS runs a lottery to decide who gets it and who doesn't. But how long do they usually wait until they decide to run the ...
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What is the process to get American green card and citizenship while on a H1B visa?
What process needs to be followed in order to acquire an American Green Card and subsequent citizenship if one is in the US on an H1B ?
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H1B Green Card (Permanent Residency) Process with Employer Change
Consider the situation:
A person arrives to the US as an H1B holder
Works for the employer that sponsored the visa for some time and employer does labor certification and other paperwork for US Green ...
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Is there any advantage to getting EU driver's license recognized in US?
Allegedly having European driver's license recognized in US is a lengthy and complicated process. On the other hand getting new license at DMV is trivial.
Is there any practical advantage of the ...
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J1 or H1B with no home country residency requirement?
I need your opinion regarding my situation:
I came to us on 2006 on J1 visa. On 2006-2008 (2 years), I had been on J1 status which imposed mandatory 2-yr home country residency requirement. Later on, ...
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Starting up an LLC on H4 Visa
I would like to position a service offering online prior to registering an LLC, to test the market. Once I have potential interest/buyers, I will not transact until I have registered the LLC. Is that ...
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Not geting response for 2015 H1B cap results
I am living in US, My current status is F1 and I am working with CPT. My employer applied for H1B for me so that I can stay more than the limit of the CPT. I heard the lottery was done on April 28. ...
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USA's H1B Visa Petition approved. Can it be transferred to another employer without stamping?
Background: This question is in U.S.'s context. I have a friend whose H1-B visa petition was approved this year. His petition was in the consular notification mode (i.e., he must go to a designated U....
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How do I know if my H1B is transferable?
I work as a faculty in a university in USA. My H1B was filed by my university, and was approved in last October 2015.
As I recently interviewed a company, the new employer wanted to know if my H1B ...
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Is there a mandatory delay between a J1 and an H1B visa?
I just finished a J1 internship visa and was wondering if I can apply to an H1B to work with the same company directly after (starting in October).
PS: I'm from France so I don't have the 2 years ...
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I have an approved H1B petition, but my employer has stopped hiring. Can I get it transferred to a new employer?
My 2017 H1B petition is approved with a validity of one year. It is valid until Oct 2017. But my H1B sponsor has stopped hiring and so I didn't go for stamping yet.
I have a L1B and current working in ...
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Traveling to US for new employer with existing H-1B visa without applying for H-1B transfer
I was in the US for 18 months on an H-1B visa from 2014 to 2015. For personal reasons, I returned to India. Now, I'm planning to pursue my career in the US; my visa is valid until March 1st, 2017.
My ...
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Working remotely until I get visa
A US company just offered me a job and will apply for my H1B also. But they want me to work for them as a full-time employee in my current location before they get the visa approved. The pay is ...
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Should I have multiple employers file H-1B petitions for me?
I have great offers from 2 distinct companies, A and B, in the United States. I recently became aware that it is perfectly legal for different, unrelated employers to each file an H-1B petition for me....
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Does holding a Canadian citizenship enable a person to get US H1b / L1 much easier than citizenship from third-world countries?
What are the benefits of holding Canadian citizenship in terms of getting a work permit in US/Europe compared to other third world countries?
Would Canadian citizen still have to go through H1b ...
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H1B visa marrying a US citizen: can stay in US and work?
I've been living and working in the US for 1 1/2 years, on an H1-B visa. My employer is a State University (I teach and do research). The visa expires in late June this year.
While in the US, I fell ...
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Passport validity for H1B visa stamping
I got my H1b approved. I need to go for visa stamping and my passport is about to expire in next 10 months. Is it OK to go with current passport or do I need to renew it before going to visa stamping?
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Is it possible to leave and re-enter the USA while in an H1B post-employment grace period?
During the 60 day period following termination of employment, is it possible to re-enter the USA if a person shows either their valid visa stamp OR their valid visa stamp and I-797 transfer approval ...
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What is the minimum level of experience required to gain a US H1B visa?
As I understand it, one of the requirements to be granted a H1B US working visa is that you possess a degree from a US college, or 12 years working experience in the relevant field.
I've also read a ...
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When does the 15-day period start for H-1B visa petitions?
In their website, USCIS says the following, regarding H-1B visa:
USCIS provides premium processing service for certain employment-based petitions and guarantees a 15-calendar-day processing time.
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Why does US immigration law require foreigners to avoid leaving the country at certain stages of their application?
If you apply for an H1B or a Green Card, there would be certain points in the application stage where the US government recommends you avoid leaving the country lest you're seen as "abandoning your ...
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I'm planning on switching job in my home country while waiting for H1B 2018 lottery results. Will this create any challenges on the Visa interview?
I’m with company A (my current work) for more than couple years now, and now I have an H1B petition with company B. If I don’t get selected on lottery, my contract with B ends, and I can re-apply with ...
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Getting married while on H1B Visa
I am on H1B visa and my Visa will expire on 09/2017 . I am getting married soon but my fiance doesn't have passport yet. What is the process to bring my wife ( of course after marriage :) ) to USA. ...
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Travelling Between jobs when on H1B
I am currently employed in the US with an approved H1B Visa (valid upto 2017). But, I am thinking of switching jobs. My question is : Will I be able to take a vacation outside the US while I am ...
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Can I teach dance classes for children in my apartment community, I am in H4 now?
I am in the US on an H-4 visa. Am I permitted to teach Bharatnatyam (classical Indian dance) classes to children in my apartment?
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Can someone on H1B take an unpaid leave of absence and stay in the US to get a degree?
I am currently working in the US on H1B. I would like to take a sabbatical for ~6 months so that I can enroll in a school full time and get an advanced degree. I have credits already earned online so ...
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What happens to my family in America if my H1B visa is not restamped?
I am working in the USA on an H-1B visa with my family. My visa got recently extended to 3 years and I got a valid I-797. I am planning to visit India to get a new visa in my passport. However, my ...
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What is the earliest day I can enter USA with H1-B visa (21st or 22nd of September)? Does it depend on the actual work start date?
I should be able to enter 10 days before the day I'm authorized to start working (October, 1). This should be the 21st of September. Still some sources say that you cannot enter until the 22nd of ...
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Is I797 Original document mandatory to travel to US for H1B visa holders?
When someone travels to the US on H1B visa, is it mandatory to bring the I797 approval notice? Or is it okay to travel with just a photocopy of the I797 document?
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Offered Position In United States, Don't Quality For Australian E3 Work Visa, What Are My Options?
I have all but been offered a position with an American company for a software development position. However, I have discovered I am ineligible for an E3 Visa (an Australian resident visa for working ...
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How long is I-797C H-1B receipt valid?
I have got my name selected in 2018 H-1B lottery results, but unfortunately, the current employer doesn't have any suitable job for me in its USA location.
Should I push them to assign a suitable job ...
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Validation error on USCIS website while checking H1B case status
I want to check updates on my petition but I am getting a validation error.
Am I checking at correct place https://egov.uscis.gov/casestatus/mycasestatus.do?
Is this error common, nothing to worry ...
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H1B application after visiting the DPRK
I'm an Indian national working towards a Master's degree in the US (F1 visa). I may apply for an H1B visa later. Would visiting countries which are on not on so great a terms with the US affect such ...
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If I ask my company to transfer me from Europe to US, do I need to go through visa lottery?
The company I want to work for has several branches in the world, including Europe and US. I received an offer for a job in Europe (Germany) and I've been told that, after one year, I can ask to be ...
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H1b visa after job termination
I was fired from the company a few days ago. I was under H1b where they applied for EB1-B employment based category for me. In July/August 2017, my I-140 was approved. Then we applied for I-485 in mid-...
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Can I renew visa inside the U.S?
I am currently with H-1B visa but I transferred from OPT so I cannot come back to the US until I have renewed the visa in a U.S Embassy.
Currently, the U.S Embassy in my home country is closed due to ...
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Can i apply for H1B visa from Netherlands being an Indian Expats
I am from India came to Netherlands as an expat, i have valid residence permit till 2016. Can i apply H1B visa from Netherlands?
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Travelling abroad after change of status F-1 to H-1B
I'm studying in-person in the US and graduating this month. I have recently received an employment authorisation document (EAD) for optional practical training (OPT), valid until May 2022. Also, I ...
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Consular access application for US H1-B visa | Pros, Cons, Options and Feasibility
Currently, I am in the first year of my OPT and I am selected in H1-B lottery for this year. I was thinking that can I file H1-B on consular access and get a STEM extension for the OPT. Then get the ...
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Do I need to apply for H1B lottery if the company wants to hire me?
I have developed a software for the client's needs (as a freelancer) and now the owner decided to create a business and expand it to sell to others. At this point, they want me to move to the US and ...
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Passport renewal : H-1B visa stamping on soon to expire passport
I am on H-1B in the USA and I recently got a new job. My passport is set to expire sometime in 2019 but the H-1B (I-797) expires sometime in 2021. I want to go to India and get the new H-1B stamp on ...
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