How do I sponsor a non-U.S. citizen for work?
Answer
To sponsor a non-U.S. citizen for work, you need to do the following:
- Check their eligibility
- Pick the right visa
- Complete labor certification
- File a petition with the government
- Pay fees
- Attend interviews
- Accommodate requests
Here are details for each step below:
- Check their eligibility.
The foreign citizen needs to meet the criteria for the visa they are applying for, such as possessing the right skills and qualifications.
- Pick the right visa.
It’s crucial to choose the most suitable visa category: EB visa, an employment-based visa for workers with outstanding abilities who aim to live permanently in the U.S., or H1-B visa, a non-immigrant visa that allows temporary employment for workers with specialized skills or knowledge not available in the U.S.
- Complete labor certification.
Certain visas, like the EB-2 and EB-3, need the employer to complete a labor certification.
- File a petition with the government.
File a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and submit the necessary documents.
- Pay fees.
Pay the visa application fees.
- Attend interviews.
Prepare to attend scheduled interviews, if any.
- Accommodate requests.
Be ready to submit other documents like medical certificates and financial proof, as required by the government.
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