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 ...

Overview When you enter the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa, such as on a visitor (B), student (F1), temporary worker visa (H-1B; L; E etc.), you are allowed to be present in the U.S. for a specific purpose and for a limited time period. The time period allowed will typically be stamped by a U.S. immigration inspector after the inspector has examined your passport and visa. The inspector will provide you with a Form I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record) which is normally a white card stapled inside your passport. This record should indicate when you must leave the U.S. When you leave the U.S. ...

The nonimmigrant classifications and visa categories are often referred to as an "alphabet soup". For example visitor visas are known as "B" visas, fiance(e) visas are known as K1 visas, and temporary workers in specialty occupations are known as H1B visas. But there many types of visas that may not be as well known which may be a viable option for those that qualify. Below is a list of nonimmigrant classifications.   Nonimmigrant Visas General Information on Nonimmigrant Benefits   Nonimmigrant Classifications and Visas Government ...