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should be noted from the outset that these categories are intended to be a source
of information only. The purpose of having this information readily available
is to equip you, the client, with a more informed decision when we begin the immigration
process. Please realize, that during your free consultation, our experts will
chose the best-suited solution based on your individual situation, market research
and financial forecasts. The categories below will help you embark on your venture! If you are a professional: "Professional" as defined by US law, is an individual with a University Degree, relevant to the field that you will be pursuing and three years of work experience. If you do not have the University Degree, this can be substituted with 12 years of managerial experience. If you fall into these classifications, then you will be eligible for the H1B visa. This visa is initially valid for 3 years, after which Inkorpa can discuss appropriate options to prolong your working status. This is the simplest of the applications and you could be working in the United States within a couple of months! If you are a company: There are two types of visas that a legal entity can apply for, firstly, the E-Treaty Trader/Investor Visa or the L1-Intracompany Transfer Visa. The E Visa is a complicated vehicle; it automatically disqualifies citizens of countries that have not made substantial investments in the USA. So if you are a South African citizen, for example, this route is not an option for you. To see if your country is part of this treaty click here! Secondly, if you are not of the same nationality as the foreign company applying for this visa, this will also exclude you from the potential working status. If you still are able to apply for this visa, then the third prerequisite may be an obstacle. The E-visa expects the applicant to either have a managerial or executive role in the company and if neither is applicable the applicant must have specialist knowledge crucial to the US Company. Although, this is a difficult visa to obtain, the benefits are after it's first 5-year term, visa extensions can holds true for decades. |