If you want to work in the U. Most temporary worker categories require that your prospective employer or agent file a petition, which must be approved by the U. All applicants for H, L, O, P and Q visas must have a petition approved on their behalf by USCIS. The petition, Form I-12 must be approved before you can apply for a work visa at the Embassy. See full list on ustraveldocs.
H-1B (specialty occupation) An H-1B visa is required if you are coming to the United States to perform services in a pre-arranged professional job. USCIS will determine whether your employment constitutes a specialty occupation and whether you are qualified to perform the services. Only Chilean and Singaporean citizens are eligible as principal applicants, although their spouses and children may be nationals of other countries.
Applicants for H-1Bvisas should already have a. However, when making your travel plans, please note that due to Federal regulations, you can only use the visa to apply for entry to the United States starting ten days prior to the beginning of the approved status period noted on your I-797. Visit the DS-1web pagefor more information about the DS-160. A passport valid for travel to the United States with a validity date at least six months beyond your intended period of stay in the United States (unless country-specific agreementsprovide exemptions).