Explore Temporary Work Visa USA in 2024

Usually, a citizen of a foreign country is required to get an immigrant or a non-immigrant visa to enter the USA and stay there permanently or temporarily. Temporary work visas are for those persons who want to work in the USA for a specified period. However, before applying for any of the USA visas the individuals are required to file a a petition with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Check the below guide and explore more about the temporary work visa, application process, types, processing time and fees, documents required, etc.

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Types of Temporary Work Visa USA

Check the following list to know the different categories of work visas USA:

• H-1B: This visa is for those individuals having a specialty in any occupation
• H-1B1: Professionals with a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) can get this visa
• H-2A: This visa is for Temporary Agricultural Workers
• H-2B: This visa is for Temporary Non-agricultural Workers
• H-3: Any Trainee or Special Education visitor can apply for this type of visa
• L: This visa is for Intracompany Transferee
• O: Individuals who have an Extraordinary Ability or Achievement can apply for this visa
• P-1: Individuals or Team Athlete, or Member of an Entertainment Group can apply for this visa
• P-2: A group of artists or entertainers who want to work in the US can apply for this visa
• Q-1: Individuals who have participated in an International Cultural Exchange Program can also apply for this type of visa

Eligibility Criteria of Temporary Work Visa USA

Check below the eligibility criteria to get a temporary work visa USA:

• Candidates should have a certificate of sponsorship number 
• They should have enough money to support themselves in the UK, at least £1,270
• To apply the candidates should be at least 18 years or above.

Application Process of Temporary Work Visa USA

Candidates who want to apply for a temporary work visa USA must check the steps to apply for visa below:

• Fill out the application form DS-160 form correctly
• Print the application form confirmation
• Submit the required documents along with passport-size photographs

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Documents Required for Temporary Work Visa USA

Check below the documents required to submit to get a temporary work visa USA:

• Candidates will have to fill out the application form through the Electronic application form DS-160. 
• A valid passport or a travel document
• Passport-size photograph taken in the last 6 months
• Petition – Form I-129 or the notice of action – Form I-797
• If any family members are travelling along with the worker then they will have to provide their birth certificate or marriage certificate as required.

Processing Time of Temporary Work Visa

The candidates can apply for their visa before 3 months of their travel date. The start date would be listed in the certificate of sponsorship. The processing time may take longer if the candidates do not submit the required documents and their identities. 

Once the candidate has submitted their application they will get their decision on the visa application within the:

• 3 weeks, outside the UK
• 8 weeks, inside the UK

Cost of Temporary Work Visa

The candidate’s partner or children will each have to pay:

• The application fee of £298 for each individual
• £624 healthcare surcharge fee

Duration of Stay

The period for which the candidates can stay depends upon the type of work they do. International workers can stay for 2 years or for the time as given on the certificate of sponsorship plus 14 days. Private servants can stay for 5 years. 

Allowances and Restrictions for Temporary Work Visa

Check below what are the candidates holding temporary work visas allowed to and not allowed to do:

Allowances

• Study some courses
• Work for the sponsor in the job described in the COS
• Do a second job on the skilled worker shortage occupation list
• Study as long as it does not interfere with the sponsored job
• Travel in and out of the UK freely

Restrictions

• The individuals will not get public funds
• The candidates will not be able to start working before they get their visa

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What is a Labor Conditions Application?

The US Department of Labor gives a Labour Conditions Application (LCA) to a company that wants to hire a person outside the U.S. The LCA is given to the non US citizens for visa sponsorship. 

Under the LCA, a company would state that it is hiring a foreign employee because an employee with the required skills is not available in the U.S. Moreover, the company states that the salary of the foreign worker would be equivalent to the salary given to a U,S employee with the same level of skills and qualifications.

What is an Employment Authorization Document?

The work permit provided to a non-immigrant person in the U.S. the employee authorisation document (EAD). After your work visa has been approved, you will get this immediately. The work permit or the EAD will allow to work in a company in the US for the duration of your visa. You also also apply for EAD renewal. 

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