Know which immigration visa is needed before applying

On Behalf of | Oct 26, 2020 | Employment Immigration |

When immigrating to Florida, a person must navigate a complex system to get all of his or her paperwork in order. U.S. immigration policies offer several types of visas, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa statuses. Those who plan to become permanent residents of the United States must apply for the latter. Someone planning to live and work here temporarily, on the other hand, would need the former.

Before a person can apply for a temporary work visa, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) must approve his or her petition. In this case, a prospective employer would file the petition on the worker’s behalf. There are various types of temporary work visas, each categorized according specialty work, seasonal employment and other factors.

Some temporary work visa categories require labor certification or approval from the Department of Labor. Such approval or certification must be obtained before a prospective employer files a petition on a worker’s behalf. For some petition categories, there are a limited number of visas available per year. Once the USCIS approves a petition, the worker in question may then apply for his or her visa. As with most immigration processes, there are rules and regulations governing an application process, which may vary according to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where the application is being filed.

Depending on the applicant’s age, it may be necessary to schedule an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in his or her country of origin as part of the visa application process. Due to a limited number of temporary work visas, as well as the numerous steps a worker must take to fulfill the entire application process, the sooner the application process begins, the better. Any number of issues can arise that might delay or impede a worker’s ability to obtain a temporary work visa. It is a good idea to connect with an attorney who is well-versed in U.S. immigration law if a legal problem arises during the visa application process.

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