ALTERNATIVES TO THE H-1B VISA: OPTIONS FOR SKILLED WORKERS | Options for Skilled Workers

Topic: ALTERNATIVES TO THE H-1B VISA: OPTIONS FOR SKILLED WORKERS
Options for Skilled Workers

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ALTERNATIVES TO THE H-1B VISA: OPTIONS FOR SKILLED WORKERS

6:56 – Why is the H-1B visa often seen as failing, and what are the alternatives for skilled workers seeking employment in the U.S.?

15:54 – What is Cap Exempt H-1B organizations, and how can they help skilled workers who can’t secure a standard H-1B visa?

20:53 – Do H-1B cap-exempt applicants face extra scrutiny during consular interviews?

21:45 – How does the EB-1 Extraordinary Visa serve as an alternative for highly skilled workers?

25:05 – What are the requirements and benefits of the O-1 Extraordinary Visa for skilled workers?
25:44 – Can H-1B dependents work legally in the USA, and what alternatives are available if they cannot?
27:15 – Which is easier and has better chances process-wise: Cap-Exempt H-1B or L-1, if eligible for both?
28:00 – How valid are concerns about H-1B visa exploitation due to job loss, and what protections are in place for these workers?
30:41 – Are there alternative visas to the H-1B for working in the US?
38:10 – Given my H-1B visa expires on Sep 15, 2024, and my PERM was filed on May 29, 2024, how can I stay until May 2025 for my kids’ education? With 4 months of recapture days, should I opt for a normal H-1B extension or a premium extension for my next one?
43:11- Can a famous movie director obtain a Green Card for his wife and kids through an extraordinary ability case?
45:09 – How long do I need to wait to apply for an I-140 after my H-1B is approved?
45:45 – When will we find out if there will be a second lottery for H-1B visas?
46:49 – What are the approval chances for an EB-2 NIW for a data analyst currently working in the USA for the past 2 years?
53:37 – If my EB-2 NIW is approved, am I eligible for an EB-1A visa?
55:03 – Is there a possibility that the US will introduce a job seeker visa similar to Germany’s?
56:17 – With 3 years left on his H-1B and delays in filing his I-140, what are my friend’s options to complete the process before his H-1B limit? Can he switch to F-1, file for EB-2 NIW through a consultancy, or switch to F-1, find a job, and then return to H-1B?
58:33 – If I won the H-1B lottery but didn’t apply, can I apply again if there’s a second lottery?
59:45 – Is a Job Seeker visa for entering a country to search for employment?

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