Recent changes to the H-1B temporary work visa included allowing the transfer of petitions for new employment and the creation of electronic filing of the I-129 form. Read the article written by Warren Janssen, Immigration Specialist and retired USCIS Director, to better understand these updates.
H-1B temporary work visa: want to know if you’re eligible?
H-1B temporary non-immigrant work visas are intended for people who have experience and skills in “Specialized Occupations”. This means that these professions require the theoretical and practical application of a highly specialized body of knowledge. They require at least a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) in order for the person to practice the occupation in the United States.
How to apply for an H-1B visa?
In order to apply for the H-1B visa, an intending employer must obtain a “Labor Condition Application,” certified by the Department of Labor (DOL), to authorize the employment of a non-citizen or permanent resident. This allows the I-129 petition to be filed by the employer with USCIS as soon as the DOL provides authorization.
H-1B visa updates: see the changes
Check out the recent changes to the H-1B visa:
- As petições H-1B podem agora ser transferidas de um emprego para outro, quer deixe um empregador voluntária ou involuntariamente. Sendo assim, uma nova petição de um novo empregador precisa ser apresentada no prazo de 60 dias após o evento de rescisão do empregador H-1B original. Para mais informações, consulte a página da USCIS ou fale com os nossos especialistas.
- Além disso, a partir de 1 de abril de 2024, a USCIS criou a apresentação eletrônica do formulário I-129, a petição apresentada pelo empregador do requerente. Isso significa que a D4U pode te ajudar com este novo e melhorado método de apresentação. Você ainda pode usar as petições em papel. Agora elas devem ser apresentadas em uma “Lock Box” da USCIS em vez de ser em um Centro de Serviços.
Important reminder about H-1B visa fees
As of April 1, 2024, there are new fees associated with most immigration applications and petitions. One new fee is the Asylum Program fee for employment-based petitions. See now the USCIS reminder about these fees.
By Warren Janssen, D4U Partner and Internal Immigration Specialist, Retired USCIS Director
