Working in America
By Maury D. Beaulier  [September 11th, 2009]

What is a Visa?

A "Visa" is simply a stamp in a passport that gives the passport holder authorization to enter the United States. The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) handles most matters involving visas. You may find an immigration lawyer to help you wit your H1 visa or any other visa on this site.


What is the H1-B Visa?

The H1-B visa is also commonly called a "work visa" or "work permit". This is the most common form of work visa. It enables the foreign worker to enter the United States to work temporarily in a professional capacity. Employment opportunities in the state of Minnesota, which reflect the national trend, are abundant, so abundant that employers are seeking out the assistance of foreign workers to fill the gaps in the workplace. To locate a job in the U.S. use the links at the right to draft and post your resume.
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Your most common questions answered:

How can an alien become a legal permanent U.S. resident or green card holder?
[January 14th 2007]

To become a legal permanent resident, an alien must first be admitted as an immigrant. There are two basic methods for obtaining an immigrant visa: 1) through family relationship with a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident, or 2) through employment. Specific information is available from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in the United States.

What is the difference between an immigrant and a nonimmigrant visa?
[August 21st 2006]

An immigrant visa is the visa issued to persons wishing to live permanently in the United States. A nonimmigrant visa is the visa issued to persons with permanent residence outside the U.S. but who wish to be in the U.S. on a temporary basis, for example, tourism, medical treatment, business, temporary work, or study.

Does the fiance(e) visa automatically change to an alien registration card (green card)?
[August 5th 2005]

No. After the marriage takes place, the U.S. citizen must contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to change the alien spouse's status to legal permanent resident. This information is given to the alien fiance(e) upon his/her entry to the U.S.