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If you\u2019re looking to work in the United States and are not a citizen, you’ll need a work visa. However, you can’t just apply for one on your own\u2014you need a U.S. employer to sponsor you. Different visas are available for various employment categories. JCL Immigration Attorneys, PLLC, can help you determine which one is right for you and complete the application process. Employment-based residencies require a Green Card, and there are also various categories of these.<\/p>\n
Visit our Green Cards page to learn more.<\/p>\n
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The H-1B non-immigrant work visas are used to hire foreign national workers for \u201cspecialty\u201d positions, meaning that the position must require at least a bachelor\u2019s degree in a specific field.<\/p>\n
General Details:<\/p>\n
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At least a bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent in a specialized field is required.<\/p>\n
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The requisite degree, a foreign equivalent, or equivalent training and experience is required.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”^||divi||400″ icon_color=”#14544E” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14544E” body_font=”Montserrat||||||||” body_text_color=”#14544E” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Most foreign degrees must be translated and evaluated by a third-party educational evaluation
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Approximately 12 years of full-time related work experience is equivalent to a four-year
bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb use_icon=”on” font_icon=”^||divi||400″ icon_color=”#14544E” icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#14544E” body_font=”Montserrat||||||||” body_text_color=”#14544E” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.5em” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]This visa type is granted in three-year increments and is capped at six years. Some petitions for extension can be considered.[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#0f7b74″ header_2_font_size=”30px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Many details are involved in an H-1B visa, so you need to consult with one of our Scottsdale Immigration Attorneys to learn more and get specific guidance.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6Ijc1In19@” button_text=”Schedule a Consultation” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”off|off|on” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#14544E” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_color=”#0f7b74″ button_border_radius=”10px” button_font=”Montserrat||||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_letter_spacing__hover=”0px” button_bg_color__hover=”#88C9C4″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#e5e4e2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/fire.h50.us\/~jclimm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/iStock-838825674-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Close-up detail of American VISA” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” width_tablet=”50%” width_phone=”90%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6Ijc1In19@” button_text=”Schedule a Consultation” button_alignment=”center” disabled_on=”on|on|off” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#14544E” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_color=”#0f7b74″ button_border_radius=”10px” button_font=”Montserrat||||||||” button_use_icon=”off” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” button_letter_spacing__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_letter_spacing__hover=”0px” button_bg_color__hover=”#88C9C4″ button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#14544E” header_2_font_size=”30px” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” custom_padding_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
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The H-1B1 non-immigrant work visas are used to hire foreign national workers from Chile and Singapore
for \u201cspecialty\u201d positions.<\/p>\n
General Details:<\/p>\n
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At least a bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent in a specialized field is required.<\/p>\n
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The requisite degree, a foreign equivalent, or equivalent training and experience is required.<\/p>\n
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Most foreign degrees must be translated and evaluated by a third-party educational evaluation
service to ensure that they are equivalent to a U.S. degree.<\/p>\n
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Approximately 12 years of full-time related work experience is equivalent to a four-year
bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n
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This visa is limited to 1,400 nationals of Chile and 5,400 nationals of Singapore.<\/p>\n
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This visa type is granted in two-year increments. Although there is no legal limit to the number of extensions allowed because this visa does not allow \u201cdual intent,\u201d staying on this visa after 6 or 7 years may draw unwanted attention from CBP or consular officers.<\/p>\n
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For more specifics about the H-1B1 visa for Chilean and Singapore nationals, consult with one of our Arizona Immigration Attorneys in a confidential consultation.<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#0f7b74″ header_2_font_size=”30px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]TN \u201cTrade NAFTA\u201d classification is available to qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens pursuant to the
\nNorth America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Although NAFTA has been replaced by the U.S.-Mexico-
\nCanada Agreement (USMCA), the TN work status categories and requirements remain the same.<\/p>\n
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This visa is granted in up to three-year increments.<\/p>\n
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There are currently no limits on extensions.<\/p>\n
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Individuals with TN visas must maintain an intent to return to their home country.<\/p>\n
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Applicants must be offered a temporary position in one of the professions listed in Appendix
1603.D.1 to Annex 1603 of the NAFTA.<\/p>\n
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Most of the listed TN professions require a minimum of a bachelor\u2019s degree in the specialized
field, and work experience equivalent to a degree is not consistently recognized.<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#0f7b74″ header_2_font_size=”30px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]An O-1 work visa is available for individual aliens who possess extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics who wish to work temporarily in the United States in these areas. Individuals may also possess a record of extraordinary achievement in the television and\/or motion picture industries and wish to temporarily work in these areas while in the U.S.<\/p>\n
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Processing an O-1 Work Visa application can take 4-5 months.<\/p>\n
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Two-year extensions may be granted but must be applied for during the last six months of a
current visa period.<\/p>\n
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The individual must provide evidence of their extraordinary abilities in science, business,
education, the arts, or athletics. This can be in the form of an internationally recognized award
in these areas, such as the Nobel Prize, Academy Award, Emmy Award, Grammy Award, or
similar award.<\/p>\n
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The individual must provide at least three forms of documentation, which can include:<\/p>\n
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\u2022 Documentation of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor.
\u2022 Documentation of membership in associations in the field for which classification is sought, which require outstanding achievements of their members, as judged by recognized national or international experts in their disciplines or fields.
\u2022 Published material in professional or major trade publications or major media about the individual relating to the individual\u2019s work in the field for which classification is sought.
\u2022 Evidence of the individual\u2019s participation on a panel, or individually, as a judge of the work of others in the same or in an allied field of specialization to that for which classification is sought.
\u2022 Evidence of the individual\u2019s original scientific, scholarly, or business-related contributions of major significance in the field.
\u2022 Evidence of the individual\u2019s authorship of scholarly articles in the field, professional journals, or other major media.
\u2022 Evidence that the individual has been employed in a critical or essential capacity for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation.
\u2022 Evidence that the individual has either commanded a high salary or will command a high salary or other remuneration for services, evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence.<\/p>\n
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[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.26.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.6em” header_2_font=”Montserrat|600|||||||” header_2_text_align=”left” header_2_text_color=”#0f7b74″ header_2_font_size=”30px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]Employees who have worked for a company outside the U.S. for at least one full year may be eligible for an L-1 Intracompany Transferee Visa if they are being transferred to a related company in the U.S. A related company includes subsidiaries, parent companies, or affiliate offices. The year of employment outside the U.S. must have been in a managerial or executive role or in a \u201cspecialized knowledge\u201d role, which requires knowledge and experience in the company-specific technologies, systems, processes, procedures, and operations. The role in the U.S. must also be either a managerial or specialized knowledge role.<\/p>\n
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Managers and executives are designated as L-1A.<\/p>\n
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Processing L-1 Work Visas can take from 4-6 months.<\/p>\n
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