Work visa
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09 Oct 2019
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Work Visa from Congo to United States of America
- This visa is for applicants who wish to take up any form of paid employment in the USA.
- You are to specify in your contract how long you will be working in the US.
- There are various types of work visa such as the H, I, L, O, and P visas.
- The H-1 visa or temporary worker visa is the most important division of the H visas.
- The other categories of the H visa are H-2 (for seasonal workers), H-3 (for training) and H-4 (for spouse and children of H-1, H-2, and H-3 visa holders).
- The L-1 visa (Intracompany transfers Visa) is of two types- the L-1A (Managers and Executives) and L-1B (Specialized Knowledge) visas.
- The I visa (media and journalist visa) allows journalists and those who work in the information or media sector to enter into the United States for media-related jobs only.
- The O/extraordinary abilities visa is for foreigners who have extraordinary abilities and high educational degrees.
- The O-1 visa is of two types, O-1A (for extraordinary abilities in education, business, science, and athletics) and O-1B (for extraordinary abilities in film or television industry or in arts).
- The P visa (visa for athletes) is meant for persons in sports, performances, entertainment, and culture who are visiting the United States for a performance.
- There are four types of P visa which are P-1, P-2 visa, P-3 visa, and P-4 visa.
- Non-Congolese citizens are to provide proof of their residence permit in Congo.
- Proof of paid visa application fees must be provided.
- You are to provide an incentive that you will return to your country after your work with the exception of H-1B and L visa.
- If you are applying for an L visa, you will need to have a filled I-129S form which should be taken along with you for your visa interview.
- Visa interviews are generally required for applicants between the ages of 14 and 79 years but not for those younger or older than this range.
- Spouses and children of various work visa categories can accompany work visa holders.
- You are to provide a letter from your employer stating awareness of your leave.
- This letter should also contain your job position and salary level.
