[ad_1] US H-1B Visa: The most popular visa among Indians to work in America is H-1B visa. Through this visa, American companies hire foreign workers. The validity of H-1B visa is three years, which can be extended for further three years. H-1B visa is given only to those people who work in a specific job. This visa is available if you have a Bachelor's or Master's degree and work experience. Most of the people work in IT and finance sector through H-1B visa.Now the question arises here that what is the process to achieve this? How can an Indian get H-1B visa and work in America? Let us know step-by-step how you too can get a H-1B visa and get a job in America.Step 1: Finding a sponsorThe first thing you have to do is find a company that sponsors you. Sponsor means that the company supports your visa application and proves that it wants to employ you. If an Indian student is studying in the US, he/she or she will need to ask their current employer/company if they can sponsor the student. If you are not in America, then you will have to find a job in a company that is willing to sponsor you.Step 2: Employer/Company will file LCAA company hiring a foreign worker must complete a 'Labor Condition Application' (LCA) and then submit it to the US Department of Labor (DOL). Through this document, the company promises that it will pay you the right salary and will not violate the rights of American workers. Before an LCA can be approved, the company must provide complete information about the job, ensure that salary standards are met, and that all legal requirements are met to protect the rights of both foreign workers and US employees. .Step 3: Employer/Company will find out the employer prevailing wageThe average salary for a job in an area is known through 'Prevailing Wage'. This ensures that H-1B visa holders do not get less salary. Your company will need to inquire about the prevailing wage from the State Employment Agency. If this does not happen, then the prevailing wage can be found out through the National Prevailing Wages and Center (NPWC), independent survey or other sources.Step 4: Employer/Company will submit Form ETA-9035After finding out about the prevailing wage, your company will fill out Form ETA-9035 and submit it to DOL. This online form has to be submitted through the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) system. This application should be submitted within six months from the date of commencement of the job. If the company wishes, it can also send this form through post after taking permission from the Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC).Step Five: Employer/Company will file Form I-129After the LCA process is complete, your company will submit your H-1B petition by completing Form I-129, also known as 'Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker'. It is also necessary to attach an employment letter with this form, which should contain complete information about the job, salary, responsibilities and contact details. Supporting documents like your educational certificates, training certificates, resume and recommendation letters will also need to be attached. After this, you can check the status of your application on the USCIS website.Step 6: Completing the ApplicationOnce your I-129 is approved, you will receive Form I-797, 'Notice of Action'. What to do next will depend on whether you are in the US at that time or not.Step Seven: How to complete the application while in the US?If you are already in the US, your status will automatically change to H-1B. The update from USCIS will also start getting reflected in a few days. Until the status changes, avoid working anywhere. To get an H-1B visa stamp, you must fill out the DS-160 form and make a visa stamping appointment 90 days before you begin work. This is for people who already have a nonimmigrant visa, such as O-1, J-1, or L-1.If you want, you can also get consular processing done, for which you will have to go back to your country and get the visa stamped from the US Embassy or Consulate. It requires more documents and applications and may also cause delays.Step 8: How to complete the application if you are outside the US?If you are outside the US, in addition to filling out the DS-160 form, you will also need to attend an interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in your country. Once Form I-129 is approved, you will need to submit a nonimmigrant visa application to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country. This process requires documentation and an interview at the embassy or consulate. If you get a visa after the interview, you can go to America and work. [ad_2]
