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US Staffing Training Material - Work Visas

The document summarizes various work visas allowed in the US, including: H1B visas for skilled workers that are valid for 3 years and allow part-time work. H4 visas are for dependents who cannot work without an EAD. L1 visas are for intra-company transfers and are non-transferable. L2 visas are for dependents who need an EAD to work. OPT and CPT EADs allow work after study completion. TN visas are for Canadian/Mexican citizens. Green cards provide permanent residency after 5 years and include GC-EADs during application processing.

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US Staffing Training Material - Work Visas

The document summarizes various work visas allowed in the US, including: H1B visas for skilled workers that are valid for 3 years and allow part-time work. H4 visas are for dependents who cannot work without an EAD. L1 visas are for intra-company transfers and are non-transferable. L2 visas are for dependents who need an EAD to work. OPT and CPT EADs allow work after study completion. TN visas are for Canadian/Mexican citizens. Green cards provide permanent residency after 5 years and include GC-EADs during application processing.

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H1B -Skilled workers
▼ 
2018
(1)
H4 EAD-Dependents of skilled workers

▼ 
August
(1)
L1 -Labor workers : Non transferable visa

Steps need to follow while submitting


L2 EAD- dependant of L1 and independent to work in US
the H1B visa...
OPT EAD-Issued after completion of Master/PHD

CPT EAD-Issued in last year


► 
2017
(3)
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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