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The nonimmigrant visa categories include:
· A-1, B-1, B-2, C-1D, D-1, E-1, E-2, F-1, F-2, G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4, G-5
· H-1B, H-1C, H-2A, H-2B, H-3, H-4, I, J-1, J-2, K-1, K-2, K-3, K-4, L-1A, L-1B, L-2, M-1,
· O-1, P-1, P-3, Q-1, R-1, R-2, TN, TD, U, U-1, U-2, U-3, U-4, V-1, V-2, V-3, TPS
The most common nonimmigrant visas are:
· B-1/B-2, visiting for pleasure or business.
· H-1B, H-1C, H-2B, H-3, J-1, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, P-1, P-3, R-1 and TN are employment based.
· K-1, K-2, K-3, V-1, V-2, V-3 are marriage/family based.
H-1 Nonimmigrant Visa
H-1B is a temporary nonimmigrant work visa for professionals with a minimum of a U.S. baccalaureate or higher degree, or a foreign degree which is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in the field of specialty occupation or experience in the specialty equivalent to the completion of such degree. A candidate for an H-1B filing must have a bona fide employer and job offer in a particular special occupation for example, Architect, Business Managers ,Chiropractor, Electronics Engineer, Physicians, Programmer, Software Engineer and Consultants, and other professions.
Our law firm has filed and obtained approval of hundreds of H-1B for various professionals. We provide our clients with efficient and affordable services. Usually in the case of an H-1B or H-1B transfers, the time is of essence to both the employer as well as the candidate. We understand our client’s needs and concerns and we work closely with them in order to meet their objectives. Attorney Goyal gives his personal attention to each client and is readily available to address any issues they may have before or after filing of their petition. Our firm has built its reputation as one of the leading immigration law firms in Chicagoland because of our dedication to the client’s and high success rate.
We understand the clients concern about the costs involved in filing H-1B/H-4, since USCIS drastically increased their filing fees as of July, 2007. Without compromising the quality of service, our fees are very reasonable and affordable.
· Special discounts for Students
· Volume discounts for employer
· Discounts for extension or transfers of H-1
· Discounts for repeat clients
As to the quota for H-1B, if you are filing for an H-1B first time, or you have a question, you may contact us at (847) 584 – 7617 or email at goyallaw@yahoo.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
(Before taking any action or filing any petition with INS, you must contact and discuss your circumstances in detail with a professional immigration attorney. The following questions and answers are in generic format and may not be applicable to the facts of your case)
Q. How do I know if my foreign degree is equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s Degree?
A. The foreign degrees need to be evaluated by an accredited U.S. agency to determine the equivalency.
Q. I am in the U.S. on visitor visa, can I change my status to H-1B?
A. You must have an employer to sponsor and offer employment to you in a specialty occupation, and you have a minimum of a U.S. Bachelor’s degree or a foreign degree equivalent to a U.S. Bachelor’s degree in the field of the specialty occupation in which the job is offered, and that you meet other INS requirements.
Q. I am on F-1 practical training status; can this be changed to H-1?
A. You must be in valid F-1 practical training status and depending on your qualifications and the nature of the position offered by the employer, you may be eligible to change your status.
Q. My H-1 is expiring in eight months, how soon can I file for extension?
A. Generally, you can only file for H-1 extensions no earlier than six months before your present H-1 expires.
Q. Is premium processing still available for H-1 extensions?
A. As of January, 2008, USCIS is accepting Premium Filing; however, USCIS may stop accepting Premium Processing.
Q. Can I file an H-1B if I am not in legal status in the U.S.?
A. It depends on the length of time you have been out of status. There are many factors to consider to determine whether or not you are eligible to file H-1B.
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