The H-2A Visa is just one of many kinds of non-immigrant work visas.
Below is just a short list of the most common:
H-1B Visa: Specialty Occupation Workers The H-1B is for specialty occupations, in fields such as medicine or business, where it has been shown that there are no US workers with the specific skills to fill the position.
H1-B workers can switch employers if a new employer petitions for them.
A foreign worker can stay on a H1-B Visa for a maximum of six years, but it is possible for them to take steps toward lawful permanent residence.
H1-B workers can switch employers if a new employer petitions for them.
A foreign worker can stay on a H1-B Visa for a maximum of six years, but it is possible for them to take steps toward lawful permanent residence.
H-2B Visa: Temporary Worker
The H-2B Visa fills non-agricultural temporary labor positions in fields such as hospitality, construction, and landscaping.
L-1 Visa: Intra-company Transferees
International companies with branches in the US and in other countries can transfer managers or workers with specialized skills, who have worked in the foreign branch for at least one year, to the US on an L-1 Visa.
The use of these visas serves an important function in our country, by filling employers' needs that they are unable to find US workers to fill. However, it is not legal to give preference to H and L Visa holders over US Citizens and Immigrants who are equally able to do the work. When this happens, it is considered a form of citizenship status discrimination.
OSC is currently investigating over 80 allegations of H and L Visa fraud. To file charges, contact OSC at 1-800-255-2688
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