Apply for Work Visa H-1B to USA

The U.S. Work Visa H-1B is a work visa for skilled professionals who have received a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation. The visa is required for people who are going to work in the United States in, for example, IT, engineering, finance, research, education or other professions that normally require higher education. The H-1B visa must be sponsored by an employer in the United States and approved by U.S. immigration authorities before you can begin working in the country.

At Alla Visum you can get help applying for a US Work Visa H-1B to the United States. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get support throughout the process.

About Work Visa H-1B to the United States

The U.S. Work Visa H-1B is a U.S. work visa for individuals who will work in a specialized occupation with a U.S. employer. The visa is a nonimmigrant visa that grants the holder the right to live and work temporarily in the United States for the duration of the approved period of employment.

The visa is used for skilled professional roles where the employer can demonstrate that the position requires specialized knowledge and normally at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.

To obtain an H-1B visa, the U.S. employer must first submit an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Once the application is approved, the applicant can apply for the visa at a U.S. embassy or consulate. The visa is usually granted for up to three years and can be extended up to six years in total in many cases.

You will need the following documents to apply:

• Completed visa application
• Copy of passport information page
• The passport must be valid at least 6 months after the date of entry
• Visa photo
• Approved H-1B petition from U.S. employer
• Offer of employment or employment contract
• Diplomas and educational documents
• CV or CV
• Any professional licenses or certificates
• Documentation proving work experience

The United States can change visa rules and document requirements at short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.

Rules for Work Visa H-1B to the United States

Important rules to know:

• The visa is intended for people who will be working in a specialized occupation with a U.S. employer
• The employer must sponsor the application before a visa can be granted
• The visa is usually granted for up to three years at a time
• The total length of stay is normally a maximum of six years
• You may only work for the employer who sponsored the visa
• The visa is not intended for tourist travel
• The visa is not intended for full-time study
• Changing employers requires a new or updated application process
• The final decision is always made by the U.S. immigration authorities
• Extensions can often be applied for at U.S. immigration authorities, decisions are made by them

Are you a Swedish citizen?

UK citizens who have received a qualified job offer from a US employer normally need a US Work Visa H-1B to legally work in the US. Visa-free travel or ESTA does not confer the right to work in the country.

How to Apply for US H-1B Visa?

The US H-1B Visa is a petition-based application and the process consists of two separate steps. In the first step, the U.S. employer must file a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS examines, among other things, the employer's temporary need for labor, that there are not enough available U.S. workers for the position, and that the employment meets the requirements of the H-1B program. USCIS must approve the petition before the process can move on to the next step.

Once the petition has been approved by USCIS, the employee can proceed with the visa application at the U.S. embassy in Sweden. In this step, the applicant fills out the visa application, pays the visa fee, schedules the interview, and submits the documents required by the embassy. The embassy reviews the approved petition along with the applicant's documentation before the visa can be issued.

Since the US H-1B Visa consists of both a USCIS petition and a subsequent visa application, it is important that the entire process is planned correctly from the start. At Alla Visum, we can help you through the entire process – from preparing documentation for the USCIS petition to the visa application and interview at the U.S. embassy. We help you ensure that the right documents are submitted in the right step and reduce the risk of delays, additions and unnecessary problems during the processing.