H-1B Visa (Specialty Work Visa)

• H-1B Visa Application
  
  
• H-1B Visa Extension
  
  
• H-1B Visa Renewal

Spouses of H-1B visa holder or an unmarried child under 21 years of age of H-1B visa holder are issued an H-4 visa. They may remain in the US as long as the authorized stay of the H-1B visa holder. H-4 visa holders are not permitted to work in the US.

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H-1B Visa Description | H-1B Visa requirements | Visa Max H-1B Services

H-1B Visa Description:
The H-1B visa category applies to aliens coming temporarily to the US to perform services in a specialty occupation, such as:

• Foreign professionals with specialized knowledge such as:
  
  
  • scientists
  • engineers/computer engineers/software engineers
  • computer programmers
  • research associates /research analysts
  • management consultants
  • journalists
  • corporate accountants
  • corporate administrators
  • lawyers
  • tax analysts
  • college professors / teachers
  • athletic coaches
  • doctors
  • architects
  • artists
  • musicians
  • distinguished fashion models
  • others with Bachelor's or equivalent degree
    
    
• Foreign nationals entering the U.S. to offer exceptional services relating to cooperative research and development projects administered by the US. department of defense
  
  
• Professional Nurses entering the U.S. to perform complex job duties or supervise nursing operations
  
  
• U.S. companies to bring in qualified foreign professionals for jobs that require a bachelors degree and specialized skills

H-1B Visa Requirements:

Labor Condition Application

The first step to hiring most H1B workers from outside the U.S. is for the employer to file a labor condition application (LCA) with the Department of Labor. The employer is required to file the LCA approval notice with the I-129 petition.

The petition (Form I-129) should be filed by the U.S. employer with:

1. A certified labor condition application from the Department of Labor;

2. Copies of evidence that the proposed employment qualifies as a specialty occupation;

3. Evidence the alien has the required degree by submitting either:

a. A copy of the person's U.S. baccalaureate or higher degree which is required by the specialty occupation;

b. A copy of a foreign degree determined to be equivalent to the U.S. degree; or copies of evidence of education and experience which is equivalent to the required U.S. degree;

c. A copy of any required license or other official permission to practice the occupation in the state of intended employment; and a copy of any written contract between the employer and the alien or a summary of the terms of the oral agreement under which the alien will be employed.

 

Visa Max H-1B Services

The goal of Visa Max is to provide the most effective and economical immigration services online for our clients. Immigration consultation can be provided through e-mail, telephone or fax. By doing so, we are able to provide a much lower immigration services for you at a reduced cost.

Preparation of immigration documents for each specific visa requires a thorough examination and detailed preparation. Inaccurate filing not only will waste your money but will also delay your application process. This is why we strongly recommend the service of experienced immigration lawyers with specialized knowledge of the type of visas that you are applying for.

At Visa Max, it is our first priority to prepare and file your document in an accurate and timely manner. Our services include:

• Revision of your preliminary documents by our experienced immigration lawyers to determine if you are eligible for H-1B visa.
  
  
• A check list of necessary documents require for accurate preparation of your H-1B visa.
  
  
• Preparation of your H-1B documentation by our immigration lawyers.
  
  
• Submission of your visa application to the INS and/or proper governmental agencies.
  
  
• Coordination of visa documents and correspondence between you and the INS.
  
  
• Online access to your application status 24 hours a day.
  
  
• Online communication with our immigration lawyers through phone, e-mail, or fax.

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Please note that the decision to approve your type of visa is determine solely by the governmental agency in charge of visa issuance.