H1B Visa
Travel & Immigration tips for H1B & H4 visa holders.
Top H1B Interview Questions
The H1B visa, under the section 101(a)(15)(H) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, allows US employers to hire foreign professionals who have the knowledge and technical expertise in areas of specialization like engineering, architecture, medicine, etc., as required for a specific job. It is the most commonly obtained [...]
H1B Visa Stamping – Step by Step Process
Applying for an H1B visa is an arduous task and has become even more complex due to the recent tightening of visa regulations. It requires a lot of formalities to be completed and forms to be filled meticulously. As a result, the visa approval rate for Indians has plummeted in the last few years, with the number of H1B visas issued for [...]
Can H4 Visa Holders Work in the USA
The H4 visa is given to dependent family members of an H1B visa holder, accompanying him or her to the US. Dependent family members include the children and spouse of the H1B visa holder. You can simultaneously submit the application for the H1B visa for yourself and H4 visa for your family members. An H4 visa does not give its holder [...]
How to Check Your US Visa Status
After your visa application has been filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you will receive Form I-797 (Notice of Action), which is a receipt letter for your application. This is used by the USCIS to communicate with the visa applicant. It will give you information regarding your application and will [...]
How to Get an H1B Visa
The H1B visa is a type of non-immigrant visa issued by the United States to authorize foreign workers to work and get a salary in America. It is a temporary work permit that allows foreigners to work for companies in the US for a specific duration. The underlying condition is that the worker should have specialized skills related to the [...]
How to Apply for H1B Visa
The number of US H1B visa applications rose from 124,000 in 2014 to 236,000 in 2017, says an report by Pew Research Centre. If you are planning to apply for this visa type, the first thing you need to do is to find a sponsor employer. How to Apply for H1B Visa The employer or company will have to file a petition for your H1B visa with [...]
How to Convert Visit Visa to H1B Work Visa
A B1 visa is a temporary visitor visa, issued to people visiting the United States for various business activities, such as attending or participating in a conference, trade show or business meeting. However, a B2 visa is a temporary visitor visa for people who are visiting the US for a vacation or leisure activities. B1 visa holders can [...]
What is an H1B Visa?
Did you know Indians started moving to America for the first time in 1965? And now, more than 3 million people of Indian origin account for up to 1% of America’s population, says an article on IndiaUSATravel.com. Moreover, about 8% of Indians working in the US are founders of big high-tech companies. However, if you wish to relocate to [...]
Documents Required for H1B Visa Dropbox
The Visa Interview Waiver Program or the Dropbox service enables applicants for a US visa to submit their visa application without appearing for a visa interview with a United States Consular Officer. This service allows the US consular officers to prioritize and speed up the process of visa approval for certain applicants. This has made [...]
H1B Visa Documents Needed for Interview
With more than 3 million people of Indian origin making up 1% of the US population, did you know that 8% of these Indians are founders of high-tech companies in America and more than 35% of technology startups in the Silicon Valley? It is predicted that by 2030, the number of Indians in America would surge to 2%. This is what the book, [...]