Can I start a business while on H-1B Visa?

2018-03-02T01:10:19+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

The H-1B visa is employer-specific. In other words, your employment is restricted to the sponsoring employer. Further, an H-1B visa holder may not be self-employed. However, this does not preclude an H-1B visa holder from investing in a business or holding shares of another corporation.

Can an individual travel while the USCIS under the portability section of AC21 is processing his H-1B visa?

2018-03-02T01:08:07+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

In a memo dated, January 29, 2001, Michael A. Pearson, Associate Commissioner, Office of Field Operations, outlined the requirements for admission of an individual at a Port of Entry in the circumstances described in your question. The memo states that an H-1B applicant for admission, who is no longer working for the original petitioner is [...]

I am an accountant. I want to come to the U.S. to work. Help me.

2018-03-02T01:07:11+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

Accountants in the United States fall into two categories, Certified Public Accountants and non-certified accountants in private employment. Needless to say, the former category is highly compensated and enjoys better employment prospects. If you desire to acquire certification, you must pass a licensing exam [CPA exam conducted by the AICPA]. Please visit http://www.aicpa.org/BecomeACPA/Pages/BecomeaCPA.aspx for further information. [...]

What are the H-1B regulations? I only have experience and no education. Please guide me.

2018-03-02T01:06:02+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

The H-1B visa regulations are very clear. The qualifications for a beneficiary are covered by the regulations at 8 C.F.R. 214.2 (h)(4)(iii)(3): To qualify to perform services in a specialty occupation, the alien must meet one of the following criteria: Hold a United States baccalaureate or higher degree required by the specialty occupation from an [...]

My Employer terminated my services last week. For the last six weeks he was not paying me. Earlier he was paying me bench salary. What is my recourse?

2018-03-02T01:04:50+00:00Mar 2, 2018|

You have a right to be paid for your services. I recommend that you discuss the matter with your employer and insist on being paid. Failing which, I suggest you contact a good lawyer in your neighborhood to negotiate on your behalf. Under the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act [ACWIA], Employers are not allowed [...]

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