H-1B Visa Process: Step-by-Step.
Applying for an EB-2 NIW visa requires demonstrating your eligibility under specific legal criteria. Here’s what you need to know about the visa requirements:
Job Offer
Employer selects a candidate requiring H-1B sponsorship.
H-1B Registration (Lottery)
Employer registers online with USCIS (March); selected applicants proceed.
Labor Condition Application (LCA)
Employer files with DOL for wage and workplace compliance.
H-1B Petition Filing
Employer submits Form I-129, certified LCA, supporting documents, and fees to USCIS.
USCIS Processing
USCIS reviews, may issue an RFE, and approves or denies the petition.
Visa Application (If outside the U.S.)
Applicant submits DS-160, pays fees, and attends a consular interview.
Entry to the U.S.
Approved employees can enter up to 10 days before the start date; CBP grants final admission.
Begin Employment
Employee starts working on the approved H-1B start date.
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