Skilled Worker Visas

For immigrating to US, you need to obtain a Green Card, which is a US Permanent Residence Visa. It allows you to live & work permanently and legally in the United States. It is also a proof of your registration in accordance with the United States Immigration Laws.

Green Card gives you the legal right to live and work permanently in the United States and to enter and leave the country freely. Green Card holders also receive special health, education and other rights and they can sponsor relatives for Green Cards. The Green Card does not affect the present citizenship of a person. A Green Card holder may later apply for United States citizenship, if desired. Broadly speaking, there are two categories of visas for skilled worker in USA; One is Non-Immigrant or Temporary Residence Visa and the second is the Immigrant Visa or Permanent Residence Visa and to qualify for that, one would need to satisfy certain parameters laid by the migration authorities.

About US Citizenship

A citizen of the United States is a native-born, foreign-born or naturalized person, who owes allegiance to United States and who is entitled to its protection. In addition to the naturalization process, United States recognizes US citizenship of individuals according to two fundamental principles: US Soli or Right of Birth Place and Jus Sanguinis or Right of Blood. As a citizen, you get unique rights and privileges which include the right to vote, having a US passport, the US government’s protection when abroad and the Right to Petition for Green Cards for your children and close relatives.

As a US citizen, you cannot be deported or lose your citizenship even if you commit a crime or choose to live elsewhere in the world, unless you misrepresent yourself to get citizenship or become ineligible at the time.

Naturalization is the way, immigrants become citizens of the United States. The general requirements for administrative naturalization include:

• A period of continuous residence and physical presence in the   United States.
• An ability to read, write and speak English.
• Good moral character.
• Attachment to the principles of the US Constitution.

Favourable disposition towards the United States.

All naturalization applicants must demonstrate good moral character, attachment and favorable disposition. The other naturalization requirements may be modified or waived for certain applicants, such as spouses of US Citizens.

How do you Qualify for H-1B Visa?

To obtain H-1B Visa, there are four requirements that need to be met:

You can immigrate to USA to perform services in a specialized occupation with a relevant College Degree or its equivalent, with work experience or to be a distinguished fashion model.
You must have a job offer from a qualified US employer.
You must have a valid background to qualify for the job, you have been offered.
Your employer should have filled an attestation with the Department of Labour

Employment Prospects

Employment prospects look bleak for the coming year with more lay-offs likely for unskilled and sub-contract workers. But there is a bright future for skilled and experience

USA H1B Visa

The H1B Visa Approval process may have been a cakewalk, but don’t expect the same with the H1B Visa Stamping with the Consulate! Here are few reasons why:

• Did you realize that you got your H1B Visa Approval without showing your original documents?! You simply send you Photostat copies to your sponsor in the US, and USCIS approved your petition based on photocopies. The real scrutiny of your credentials is done by the consulate in India. The consulate would want to see your original documentation with which you secured your H1B Approval and also interview you in person. So be prepared not only with the originals but also with a good oral presentation to defend your entry into the USA on an USA H1B Visa

• There is a strict criteria for candidates to get an H1B visa but there is no strict criteria for someone in the US to sponsor you. So if you got an H1B approval from a small firm with so client base or projects on hand, the onus will be on you to prove that the sponsor can employ you and pay you.

• Even if you are from a Blue Chip company in India or from the best Engineering School in India – you must be able to show that you have a project lined up for you by the time you land in the USA. The old benching is slowing fading into history.

Business Immigration to U.S.A.

BUSINESS VISAS, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

USA is the most favourite destination for everyone who wishes to immigrate for a better quality of life for himself, his family and future generations as well

The EB-5 Visa provides the most flexible path to a green card based on a US investment. The EB-5 visa does not require the applicant to manage the day-to-day affairs of a business. One may invest in an existing business, or a new business. More than one person may invest in the same business. The EB-5 investor may be a minority owner of the business.

L1-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, may apply to the relevant BCIS service center 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.
There are two types of employee who may be sponsored for USA L1 visas:

Managers/Executives (L-1)

The legal definition of management and executive roles for these purposes is quite strict, and a detailed description of the duties attached to the position will be required. In particular, the executive or manager should have supervisory responsibility for professional staff and/or for a key function, department or subdivision of the employer. Such personnel are issued an L1A visa, initially for a three year period extendible in 2 year increments to a maximum of 7 years.

Specialized Knowledge Staff (L1-B)

This category covers those with knowledge of the company’s products/services, research, systems, proprietary techniques, management, or procedures. Staff in this category are issued an L1B visa, initially for three years extendible to a maximum of five years.
On completing the maximum allowable period in L-1 status, the employee must be employed outside the United States for a minimum of one year before a new application is made for L or H status