What are the requirements for an H-1B visa?

To receive an H-1B visa in New York, an individual must have a job that requires a specialized set of skills that cannot be filled domestically. For example, physicians, computer programmers, and engineers typically must have this type of visa. Additionally, the employer must be willing to pay the beneficiary of the visa a wage that is the same or higher than the prevailing wage of that occupation in the New York labor area. The beneficiary must also have obtained a college degree in their field of expertise. The employer must submit a Labor Condition Application (LCA) to the U.S. Department of Labor, which includes the job title, the terms and conditions of the job, and the wage offered. Once the LCA is approved, the employer can then complete the H-1B Visa application, along with the required documents, such as a copy of the degree, a letter of employment, and evidence of the beneficiary’s ability to perform the job. Once the visa is approved, it is valid for three years and can be renewed for an additional three years. However, the individual must remain in the same position for each three-year period that the visa is renewed. If the beneficiary wishes to change employers, they must apply for a new H-1B Visa. In general, the H-1B visa holder must remain in the US for a minimum of six years. Additionally, the H-1B visa requires the beneficiary to pay taxes and abide by US laws and regulations. Failure to do so can lead to the visa being revoked.

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Para obtener una visa H-1B en el estado de Nueva York, el empleado debe cumplir con los requisitos según la ley de inmigración. Estos requisitos incluyen: • La persona debe estar calificada para un trabajo que requiera un alto nivel de experiencia, conocimiento, educación o habilidades especiales. • El solicitante debe tener un título universitario para el puesto de trabajo al que está postulando. • El solicitante debe ser empleado por un empleador estadounidense. • El empleador debe presentar una oferta laboral válida al solicitante. • El empleado debe tener intenciones de trabajar únicamente para el trabajo especificado en la solicitud de visa H-1B. • El solicitante debe tener una relación laboral duradera con el empleador, es decir, debe estar empleado por al menos 3 años. • El empleador debe pagar al solicitante un salario equivalente al salario promedio de mercado. Además de los requisitos anteriores, el solicitante debe completar un Formulario I-129, solicitar una visa H-1B y presentar toda la documentación que demuestre que cumple con los requisitos mencionados. Por último, el Empleador debe firmar y sellar el Formulario I-129 antes de enviarlo a la Oficina de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos.

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