US work visa H-1B offers opportunity for foreign nationals, family

US work visa H-1B offers opportunity for foreign nationals, family

The H-1B visa remains a popular option for professionals seeking career advancement in the United States, allowing foreign workers to contribute to the U.S. economy and gain essential experience.

The H-4 visa also provides a pathway for family members of H-1B visa holders to join them in the U.S.

According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), “H-1B status is valid for up to three years and can be extended for an additional three years, for a total period of admission of six years.”

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. businesses to hire foreign workers in specialized occupations requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher in a field directly related to the H-1B position.

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The H-1B classification also covers individuals working on Department of Defense cooperative research and development projects or co-production projects and those providing services in fashion modelling with distinguished merit and ability.

Reports indicate that the H-4 visa, available for the dependents of H-1B visa holders, including spouses and unmarried children under 21, does not automatically grant work authorization to the spouse. However, it is still possible to obtain work authorization.

USCIS disclosed on their website that “You are eligible if your H-1B nonimmigrant spouse is the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, or has been granted H-1B status under sections 106(a) and (b) of AC21.”

To apply for an H-1B work visa for the U.S. and an H-4 visa for dependent family members, specific criteria must be met.

US work visa H-1B offers opportunity for foreign nationals, family