Type of work visas allowed in US
H1B -Skilled workers
H4 EAD-Dependents of skilled workers
L1 -Labor workers : Non transferable visa
L2 EAD- dependant of L1 and independent to work in US
OPT EAD-Issued after completion of Master/PHD
CPT EAD-Issued in last year
TN-Canadian/Mexican citizens
GC-Issued to people in various categories
GC EAD-Issued when application is under progress for Green card
E3-Australian citizens
H1B Visa:
The H1B visa enables US employers to hire foreign professionals for a specified period of time.
Valid time period – 3 years, it can be extended for 1 to 3 years.
The employee to be employed only on part-time basis.
Number of H1B visa issued each year is 60,000 for graduate and 20,000 for post graduate. If it extends, the candidate will be selected in a lottery basis.
An H1B holder’s Spouse or children can move and live in US with the H4 Visa - but they cannot work unless they obtain their own work visa.
The candidate can apply for H1B visa on April 1st week.
He/she can get the Visa only at the month of April to October.
H4
This is for H1B dependents
validity also depends of H1B validity
Need to apply for EAD, then only then can work for any employer in usa
L1 Visa:
It is an transfer with in a company transfer visa.
An L1 visa is used to transfer from working at a company’s offices outside the US - to the same companies offices in the US.
L1 visa is a ‘dual intent’ visa allowing the holder to apply for a Green Card.
L2
This is for L1 dependents
validity also depends of L1 validity
Need to apply for EAD, then only then can work for any employer in usa
OPT (Occupational Practical Training)
Eligibility to work 1 year after the completion of the course. They can apply of H1B and EAD while working, 17 Months of renewal called stem OPT is issued to candidates for job holders
hence = 12+17= 29 Months
CPT (Curricular Practical Training) – Eligibility to work while studying
TN Visa: - for Canadian and Mexican Nationals/Citizens Only.
Many sponsor companies even prefer TN1 visas because they are easier to obtain.
Time period – 3year, it can be extended for 1 to 3 years.
E3 Work Visa Program - for Australian Nationals/Citizens only
US Companies that sponsor for H1B visas typically will always also sponsor for E3 visas as well (many sponsor companies even prefer E3 visas because they are easier to obtain).
24-month maximum validity period for E-3 visas. This validity may be renewed
GC-EAD
Issued when Green card application is under processing -1 year validity
Green card
Green Card is the permanent residency card for other countries people to live and work in US .Individual can apply for green card only after completing 5 years of residency in US.
Validity : 10 years
EAD-Employment Authorization document: Independent to work for any employer without any sponsorship
CPT-Curricular Practical Training
OPT-Optional Practical Training
H1B -Skilled workers
H4 EAD-Dependents of skilled workers
L1 -Labor workers : Non transferable visa
L2 EAD- dependant of L1 and independent to work in US
OPT EAD-Issued after completion of Master/PHD
CPT EAD-Issued in last year
TN-Canadian/Mexican citizens
GC-Issued to people in various categories
GC EAD-Issued when application is under progress for Green card
E3-Australian citizens
H1B Visa:
The H1B visa enables US employers to hire foreign professionals for a specified period of time.
Valid time period – 3 years, it can be extended for 1 to 3 years.
The employee to be employed only on part-time basis.
Number of H1B visa issued each year is 60,000 for graduate and 20,000 for post graduate. If it extends, the candidate will be selected in a lottery basis.
An H1B holder’s Spouse or children can move and live in US with the H4 Visa - but they cannot work unless they obtain their own work visa.
The candidate can apply for H1B visa on April 1st week.
He/she can get the Visa only at the month of April to October.
H4
This is for H1B dependents
validity also depends of H1B validity
Need to apply for EAD, then only then can work for any employer in usa
L1 Visa:
It is an transfer with in a company transfer visa.
An L1 visa is used to transfer from working at a company’s offices outside the US - to the same companies offices in the US.
L1 visa is a ‘dual intent’ visa allowing the holder to apply for a Green Card.
L2
This is for L1 dependents
validity also depends of L1 validity
Need to apply for EAD, then only then can work for any employer in usa
OPT (Occupational Practical Training)
Eligibility to work 1 year after the completion of the course. They can apply of H1B and EAD while working, 17 Months of renewal called stem OPT is issued to candidates for job holders
hence = 12+17= 29 Months
CPT (Curricular Practical Training) – Eligibility to work while studying
TN Visa: - for Canadian and Mexican Nationals/Citizens Only.
Many sponsor companies even prefer TN1 visas because they are easier to obtain.
Time period – 3year, it can be extended for 1 to 3 years.
E3 Work Visa Program - for Australian Nationals/Citizens only
US Companies that sponsor for H1B visas typically will always also sponsor for E3 visas as well (many sponsor companies even prefer E3 visas because they are easier to obtain).
24-month maximum validity period for E-3 visas. This validity may be renewed
GC-EAD
Issued when Green card application is under processing -1 year validity
Green card
Green Card is the permanent residency card for other countries people to live and work in US .Individual can apply for green card only after completing 5 years of residency in US.
Validity : 10 years
EAD-Employment Authorization document: Independent to work for any employer without any sponsorship
CPT-Curricular Practical Training
OPT-Optional Practical Training
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