Obtaining a Work Permit in New Jersey

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa or "Work Permit"

Another non-immigrant visa for working in the United States is the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa.  This visa allows a foreign individual to enter America for the purposes of employment for up to six years. This form of visa is faster to apply for than a green card and is the most common visa used by most employers to hire foreign nationals on a temporary basis.  There are technical points and considerable documentation that must be carefully prepared for your application to quickly and efficiently go thr ough the complex federal immigration system.  A well trained New Jersey immigration lawyer can assist you in this process.

An individual from a foreign company may not apply for an H-1B visa.  An employer must petition for entry of the employee into the United States.  Employers in the United States may begin the application process six months before the actual start date of the visa.

The H1B visa, also known as a "work permit", is designed to be used for individuals in "specialty occupations".  That would include those occupations which require a high degree of specialized knowledge.  Generally speaking, the job position would require the equivalent of a 4-year U .S. Bachelor's degree.  This requirement can also usually be met by having a 3-year degree and 3 years' relevant post-graduate experience.  For non-graduates, they may be employed on an H -1B specialty occupation visa where they can claim to be "graduate equivalent" by way of twelve or more years' experience in the occupation.  For positions that are not "specialty occupations", or for which the person lacks the qualifications or experience, an H-2B visa can be used .

Immigration Attorney in New Jersey

When looking to obtain a work visa for the United States, the Law Offices of Lloyd E. Bennett, Esq., P.C. have the skill and knowledge needed in order to properly prepare your application for approval by the USCIS.  Our office has helped thousands of people desiring visas and has over 22 years experience.  Please contact us today for assistance in the New Jersey area. SE HABLA ESPANOL.

Contact a New Jersey immigration lawyer for assistance with your work permit application.