California H1B Visa Lawyer
There are many excellent employment opportunities in the United States, and it makes sense that residents of other countries may want to temporarily move to the U.S. to work in their studied field. Additionally, there is significant talent in all countries around the world, and it is only natural that companies housed in the United States would want to be able to recruit and benefit from that talent.
Fortunately, the H1B visa can meet these exact needs. The H1B visa allows companies to sponsor foreign nationals to come and work temporarily for a period of up to six years. However, as with all other visas, getting an H1B visa means submitting substantial amounts of paperwork, gathering and organizing all the proper documentation, and also proving that you meet all the necessary qualifications in order to be eligible for this visa.
All of that can be difficult to keep up with. Luckily, with the help of an experienced California H1B visa lawyer, you won’t have to do it alone. Hiring an experienced immigration attorney from Singh Ahluwalia Attorneys at Law ensures that you have someone on your side throughout the entire visa application process.
If you are interested in seeing how a California H1B visa attorney can help you, reach out to us by Call (559) 878-4958 or Contact us online. We look forward to helping you!
How Can a California H1B Attorney Help Me Obtain an H1B Visa?
Though all visa applications are readily available for anyone to access, ensuring that you have taken all the correct steps can be difficult on your own.
You may wish for someone to help verify that you have submitted every document needed, abided by all important deadlines, paid all relevant fees, and completed every step of the process necessary, especially if this is the first time you have had to submit such an application. Additionally, you may be a company seeking to obtain multiple H-1B visas or to renew or procure H-1B visas on an ongoing basis.
No matter who you are, you do not need to do it alone! The experienced attorneys at Singh Ahluwalia Attorneys at Law are here to help.
Not only can we gather and organize all relevant paperwork and ensure that documentation is submitted appropriately, but we can also offer you the peace of mind of knowing that an expert is working on your case and will ensure that everything needed for your visa application is in order.
The attorneys at Singh Ahluwalia Attorneys at Law have over 40 years of combined experience with immigration law. Our lawyers have helped hundreds of thousands of people with their immigration law expertise, from working with individuals applying for visas to consulting with large companies on their immigration needs.
We would love to add you to our ever-growing list of satisfied clients.
H1B Visa Eligibility
You will need an H1B visaIf you want to work in the United States in a specialized field directly related to your college degree.
As stated above, all visa types have specific eligibility requirements, and the H1B visa is no different. The H1B visa has five individual requirements that the applicant must meet to considered eligible.
The requirements are as follows:
- There must be an H1B visa available. Only 85,000 H1B visas are currently issued each fiscal year, and 20,000 of those are reserved specifically for students who have received a master’s degree or higher from a college or university in the United States.
- The compensation for the job must match the actual wage for the occupation.
- The applicant must hold at least a bachelor’s degree in their field or the equivalent experience, and the job they seek must be considered a “specialty occupation” directly related to their degree area.
- The applicant must be an employer/employee relationship wherein the applicant’s employer obtains a labor condition application from the U.S. Department of Labor before filing an H1B petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
Some fields that H1B visa applicants typically work in are:
- Finance
- Law
- Technology
- Engineering
- Scientific Research
Many large companies in California will sponsor H1B visa applicants, such as Microsoft, IBM, Meta, Google, Amazon, and Infosys.
Process to Apply for the H1B Visa
Once you have determined that the H1B visa best fits your situation, there are several steps that you must follow in order to apply for your visa. These steps are:
- Your employer in the United States must file a labor condition application with the Department of Labor.
- After this, your employer must file an I-129 form with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
- If the I-129 form is approved, the foreign national applicant will receive further instructions on obtaining their visa. The next steps may include traveling to the nearest U.S. consulate to participate in an interview and completing simple biometric tasks, such as taking fingerprints.
It will probably take anywhere from three to six months to obtain your H1B visa after you start the application process.
H1B Visas and Family Members
If you have obtained an H1B visa, you can bring along your spouse and any unmarried children under the age of 21 to the United States for the duration of your stay. It is worth noting that your family members will not be able to work in the United States unless they obtain separate work visas.
If you need help figuring out which work visa best fits your spouse or child, consult with one of our experienced immigration law attorneys.
Duration of H1B Visa
Once issued, your H1B visa is valid for three years. However, there is a possible extension of another three years, allowing you to work in the United States for a total of six years.
After that period, it is possible to apply to become a legal permanent resident if you and your employer are able to meet certain conditions.
If you are interested in extending your stay after the six years allotted from the H1B visa, working with an experienced immigration attorney gives you the best chance to be able to do so. Schedule a confidential, no-obligation consultation with one of our expert attorneys at Singh Ahluwalia Attorneys at Law to review your options and decide the best course of action to help you achieve the future of your dreams.
Contact an Experienced H1B Visa Attorney Today
Deciding to live and work in another country is a huge decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. If working in the United States is the best choice for you and your family, you likely want to start the visa application process as soon as possible.
Don’t let any administrative errors or overlooked deadlines get in the way of your visa application being approved. Hire an experienced immigration attorney to help you and your family through the visa application process.
Singh Ahluwalia Attorneys at Law are here to help. If you are ready to start the application process, reach out to us by Call (559) 878-4958 or Contact us online. We look forward to hearing from you!
