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Title: H1B Visa Application and Requirements
Category: Other
Blog Entry: Preparing for the travel to the US on a H1B visa: The visa beneficiaries should plan well ahead of their travel and ensure that they have all the required documents listed above before they depart to the US. There are instances where the petitioner is either unwilling or not in a position to provide sensitive information and in some cases the clients might refuse any letters. This would lead to a situation where the H1B visa beneficiary is stranded outside the United States with their belongings. This makes it more so important to the visa beneficiary have the required documents well ahead to maximise the chances of a successful stamping. Required documents for H1B Visa: • An original I 797 • A copy of the I 129 package that was submitted to the USCIS including the LCA (Labor Condition Application) • The offer and agreement letter between the petitioner / beneficiary • A notarized list of all employees of the petitioner • A unemployment wage report of all the states in the US were the petitioner has his employees • Tax returns of the petitioner for the most recent tax year with the financial statements • A letter confirming availability of work from the personal department at the work location • A confirming letter from the client of the project to be undertaken • Copy of the contract • Detailed description of the project with the number of employees (internal project) assigned to the project, time line and a detailed market analysis of the product • There are certain jobs that need security clearance which only a US citizen or a green card holder can get. This will create more job opportunities. Source: US Immigration and Visa Application