Congratulations! You've finished your studies and you've finished your optional practical training period (OPT). What now? This is the first part in a three-part series. Non-Immigrant Visas - The H-1B Skilled Worker Option An H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows U.S. employers to employ highly skilled temporary workers. H-1B workers are admitted for an initial period of three years, which may be extended for an additional three years. In some cases an extension beyond the six-year limit is allowed. Basic Requirements 1) The position must be a "specialty ...

In an employment-based permanent residence (green card) process, both employer and employee must qualify under U.S. immigration laws. On the one hand, the U.S. employer needs to demonstrate that there are no U.S. Citizens or permanent residents in the state who are ready, willing and able to do the work that the foreign employee is being hired to do at the prevailing wage. On the part of the employee, he/she must demonstrate that he/she is qualified for the position in terms of either academic, work experience or a combination of both.   There are 3 steps to obtaining a Green Card ...