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The USA remains one of the most popular countries in the world as an immigration destination
The US has over 60 types of non-immigrant (meaning non-permanent) US visas. These include the B1, H1B, L1, E1, and E2 visas.
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The US H1B
The US HIB Visa is a Non-immigrant Visa, which allows a US company to employ a foreign individual for up to six years, Since processing of a non-immigration visa is generally quicker than applying for a US Green Card, staff required on long-term assignment in the US are often initially brought in using a non-immigrant visa such as the H1B visa. H1B visas are subject to annual numerical limits. New H1B legislation requires certain employers, called 'H1B dependent employers' to advertise positions in the USA before petitioning to employ H1B workers for those positions.
* The H-1B Visa is a US work Visa for professionals from all over the world.
* If the employee you wish to employ holds a Master's Degree or higher from a United States university, he or she is eligible for one of 20,000 H1B visas set aside for people with that level of education. These are the Advance Degree Exception category, and are in addition to the 'standard' H-1B's.
* The H-1B visa is the 'primary' and most sought after USA work visa (permit), for foreign nationals who want to live and work in the USA, in a specialty occupation.
* An H-1B visa is typically valid for up to six (6) years and entitles your spouse (husband/wife) and children to accompany you and live in America. the H-1B visa is a 'dual intent' visa that allows you to apply for a Green Card (Legal Permanent Residency).
* H1B Visa 'specialty occupations' are typically considered to be: Computing & IT, Telecoms, HealthCare, Finance & Accounting, Teaching, Legal, PR, Marketing & Advertising, Sales, Management and Engineering
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L-1 visa
The United States L1 visa is a non-immigrant visa which allows companies operating both in the US and abroad to transfer certain classes of employee from its foreign operations to the USA operations for up to seven years. The employee must have worked for a subsidiary, parent, affiliate or branch office of your US Company outside of the US for at least one year out of the last three years.
Companies operating in the US can apply to the relevant BCIS service centre for an L1 visa to transfer someone to the US from their overseas operations. Employees in this category will, initially, be granted an L-1 visa for up to three years
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B1 Business Travel Visa / B2 Tourist Visa
The B1 or B2 visitor visa is a non-immigrant visa for foreign citizens desiring to enter the United States temporarily for business (B1, Business Travel Visa) or for pleasure or medical treatment (B2, Tourist Visa). The purpose of the visit should be short term and the applicant should have permanent residence in the home country. To obtain B1/B2 VISA, the visitor should show strong evidence to prove that their intention is just to visit USA and their stay in US will only be temporary. Also, they should submit the documents to prove that they have strong base in their home country and will return from US within the permitted time.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that each American Embassy and Consulate has different visa application procedures and requirements. You should contact the consulate or an immigration attorney for information regarding the local rules.
Apply for your Visa well in advance of your travel ! Important steps to remember
1 - Review your visa status
2 - Review the visa wait times information for interview appointments and visa processing at each embassy and consular section
3 - Plan on an interview at the embassy or consulate, which is required for most visa applicants. As part of the visa interview, quick inkless fingerprint scans should be expected. Some visa applications require additional administrative processing, which requires some additional time. Applicants are advised in detail when they apply.
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