Posted on: 19-04-05 06:16:37
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Hi,
First of all, thank you for reading this posting, For those who take the trouble of replying thanks again.
My question concerns a H-1 B visa to work in the US.
I am awaiting my Canadian citizenship (which may be yet about 6 to 8 months away). Meanwhile. I have been offered a position in the US. I have a multiple entry visitors’ visa for the US, valid for 10 years/
My questions are:
1. How much is the total cost involved in the H-1 B visa process? Could you advise me about the break up of the cost – (lawyers fees and H-1 B visa processing fee at the US Consulate)?
2. How much time does it take to get the H-1 B visa stamped, from the day the application is filed?
3. Is it correct that entry for H-1 B holders will start only in October, even if it is issued earlier?
Thank you in advance for the information, and advice.
Quote:The company sponsoring your H-1B should be bearing all the costs such as filing fees, lawyer's fees, etc.
Orginally posted by STHIRU18
1.How much is the total cost involved in the H-1 B visa process? Could you advise me about the break up of the cost – (lawyers fees and H-1 B visa processing fee at the US Consulate)?
The *only* fee that you should have to pay is the visa stamping fee at the US consulate in Canada, although sometimes the employer agrees to re-imburse that as well.
But they shouldn't be asking you to pay the filing fees.
Quote:If you mean the application for stamping, then it takes only 1 day.
2.How much time does it take to get the H-1 B visa stamped, from the day the application is filed?
If you mean the start of the H-1B process, then it can be anywhere from 3 months to a year, depending on circumstances.
Since the H-1B quota for the year 2005-2006 will be effective from 1st October, if you application is filed now, you can expect it between October - December.
Quote:Yes, October will be the earliest, *unless* your job category is one not subject to the quota.
3.Is it correct that entry for H-1 B holders will start only in October, even if it is issued earlier?
The company is required to put a start date on the application.
If they have indicated the earliest start date, then it will be October.
But if they have indicated a start date somewhere in Nov. or Dec. then that will be the effective date.
I believe you can enter the US upto 3 weeks prior to the start date on your H-1B visa.
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Is any part of the H1 fees refundable, if not approved?
(doesnt matter who is bearing the cost).
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I once made a mistake, but I was wrong about it.
If manufacture is recruiting at a entry level position similar to technician with wages $12/hr. What kind of visa is required for Canadian Immigrant. Will it be H1 and be part of the 65000 quote that we keep hearing about.
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Quote:It doesn't sound like a case for H-1B.
Orginally posted by Charlie
If manufacture is recruiting at a entry level position similar to technician with wages $12/hr. What kind of visa is required for Canadian Immigrant. Will it be H1 and be part of the 65000 quote that we keep hearing about.
H-1B jobs are those that require a minimum qualification of a bachelor's degree.
If the employer can prove that this job *requires* a minimum of bachelor's degree then an H-1B petition can be filed.
It will difficult to prove that an entry level technician position requires a degree.
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Quote:AFAIK, no fee is refundable, except the "premium processing fees" in case BCIS does not return a decision within the 15 day period.
Orginally posted by mercury6
Is any part of the H1 fees refundable, if not approved?
(doesnt matter who is bearing the cost).
Even in that case, as long as they send a response back - even if it is an RFE and not a decision - the fees becomes non-refundable.
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-- Rhett Butler in "Gone with the Wind"
