What are the requirements for employment-based visas?

In California, employment-based visas are available to certain foreign nationals who wish to work in the United States. These visas are divided into five categories, known as the Employment-Based Preference Categories. The first preference visa is an immigrant visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, as well as outstanding professors and researchers. The second preference visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, or business, as well as advanced degrees or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The third preference visa is for skilled workers and professionals with a bachelor’s degree, or those with two or more years of experience in the field they wish to work in. The fourth preference visa is for certain special immigrants, such as certain ministers, religious workers, and employees of U.S. foreign media. The fifth preference visa is for immigrant investors who invest a minimum of $1 million into a commercial enterprise in the U.S. In addition to these categories, other visas may be available for individuals with special qualifications, such as artists and entertainers, agricultural workers, and seasonal workers. To be eligible for the employment-based visa, individuals must demonstrate that they are qualified for the position for which they are applying. To apply for an employment-based visa, individuals must submit a completed application with supporting documents to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS will review the application and make a determination on the eligibility of the applicant. If approved, applicants will be issued a work visa that allows them to work in the United States.

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Las visas basadas en empleo exigen que el solicitante cumpla con ciertos requisitos. El empleador que solicita la visa debe ser una empresa o negocio establecido o reconocido en los Estados Unidos. El solicitante debe tener la intención de ser empleado por el empleador que está solicitando la visa. La visa se otorga solo si el candidato demuestra habilidades y conocimientos únicos en su campo que el empleador necesita. Los empleadores también deben demostrar que ningún trabajador estadounidense quedó desplazado a causa de la petición de un solicitante extranjero. Además, el empleador debe demostrar que la petición de visa no afectará el mercado laboral actual ni los salarios de los trabajadores estadounidenses. Esto se conoce como prueba de trabajo. El empleador también debe demostrar que el solicitante tendrá un salario no inferior al de los trabajadores estadounidenses. Además, el solicitante debe demostrar que tiene las habilidades, experiencia y formación necesarias para desempeñar el trabajo. También debe demostrar que cuenta con la educación y documentación necesarias para solicitar la visa. El solicitante también debe cumplir con los requisitos de la ley de inmigración de California. Esta ley especifica los documentos que los solicitantes deben presentar para obtener una visa basada en empleo.

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