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H 1B VisaThe United States immigration office and rulebook is a complex animal. There are many layers, particularities, nuances and finer details to the process worth knowing.

One in particular that may apply to you is the H 1B visa.

The H 1B visa is a non-immigrant visa, and allowed under the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Specifically, this lets United States employers fill out payrolls with work fromlaborers from other countries with a particular specialty, seeing as these are typically hard finds.

These are, the law states, often professional fields, such as those in chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, architecture, physical and social sciences, mathematics, health and medicine, law, accounting, arts, education, business specialties and theology – quite a wide variety of professional backgrounds, indeed. Ensuring that such people are accessible to various employers around the country is why the H 1B visa exists.

These aren’t easily obtained, and often require much proof to establish that the person (1) meets the qualifications of a specialty occupation, and (2) is needed for that job. Some requisites often include a bachelor’s degree in the related field and, if applicable, licensure from a state body, if it’s required to practice in that field.

These visas are relatively binding, and their status is highly contingent upon a worker’s ability to continue providing services for his or her employer. If for whatever reason their working relationship with the sponsoring employer is terminated, because the employee quits or fails to meet the sponsoring employer’s specifications and is fired, the employee must immediately file for a change of status. Options at his disposal are applying for another non-immigrant status or finding another employer. Or, leave the U.S.

If you find yourself in this situation, it may be wise for you to contract the services of an immigration attorney, to help smooth over or expedite that process. Things to consider.