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H1B Visa Requirements and Application

H1B Visa Requirements and Application

The H1B visa is a temporary work visa that allows US employeres to hire highly qualified workers for specialty jobs. It is also referred to as Person in Specialty Occupation Visa. Do I Qualify for an H1B Visa? You qualify for the H1B visa if you are accepted in a specific job position which has the…

Q1 Visa

Q1 Visa

Besides work and visitor visas, the US non-immigrant visas also have a category for cultural exchange program visas. There are two types of such exchange visas: This article will go through the Q1 visa, its eligibility criteria, application process, and other relevant details. What is the Q1 Cultural Exchange Visitors visa? The Q1 visa is…

J1 Visa

J1 Visa

A J-1 visa is a type of US study and exchange visas that you can get for a temporary stay while on an exchange visitor program in the US. To qualify for a J-1 visa, the first thing you need to do is apply for an exchange program (study or work) through an assigned sponsor in the…

M1 Visa

M1 Visa

The M1 visa is for students who want to enroll in vocational studies in the United States. Cooking classes, technical courses, mechanical classes, flight school, cosmetology are considered vocational studies. The M1 does not have a cap so any student who meets the requirements could be granted a visa without any restrictions on the number…

F2 Visa for Depenedents of F1 Visa Holders

F2 Visa for Depenedents of F1 Visa Holders

Those who have the F1 visa are allowed to study in the US in various education levels, starting from elementary to graduate school. They are also allowed to work in certain situations, but primarily they go to the US to study. In case they have dependents, such as a spouse or unmarried children under 21 years…

F1 Visa

F1 Visa

The F1 visa is a student visa that is given to international students who want to attend educational institutions in the United States. It covers levels from elementary school to university and graduate school, including other degrees. Do I Qualify to Apply for an F1 Visa? To qualify to even apply for an F1 visa…

US Study and Exchange Visas

US Study and Exchange Visas

The United States of America has always been a popular destination for international students. This is due to the quality of higher education and many possibilities of employment once you finish your degree. For this reason, the US offers several study and exchange visas so you can apply for one and move to the US…

B2 Visa – Tourist Visa USA

B2 Visa – Tourist Visa USA

Besides working and studying, you can also visit the United States on a B2 visa. The B2 visa is a tourist visa which allows you to enter the United States for tourism, pleasure, or visit friends and family.  Do I Need to Apply for a Tourist Visa Before Entering the USA? Only those who are not in the US Visa Waiver Program need to apply for a tourist visa to USA. If…

B1 Visa

B1 Visa

The US, besides being a popular tourist destination and a place where people want to find jobs, it is also a great place to do business. The B1 visa is a non-immigrant US visa that permits visitors to enter the United States for business purposes. B1 visa holders can engage in the following activities: The…