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H1B Visa
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- How Many H1 visa a person can have?
There is no limit for number of H1 Visa. One can have n number of H1-Visas.
- What is H1 approval and what is a Visa? How many H1 approval a person can have?
H1 approval is the green paper Form I-797). It is a approval for you to work legally for the company stated on this form. A person can have multiple H1 approval from various companies, but at a time visa can be stamped for any one company only. Visa is a permit to enter into any foreign country for a specific time limit.
- H1B-Visa is stamped for company A and can a person work for company B?
Legally, no. unless have a H1 approved petition approved for company B.
- Is H1B-Visa transfer possible?
Yes, the person has to be physically present in US for Visa transfer from company A to Company B. Your I-94 form and few pay stubs from company A are also required. Visa transfer doesn't gets affected by H1-cap as it is already issued, and is transferable. All you need is Company B, to take care of all the paper work for transfer of Visa. You need not to take the permission from Company A for it.
- How long one can stay in USA, on H-1B visa?
On H1B visa, one can't stay for more than 6 years. If required to come again on H1B visa, then one has to stay outside USA, for atleast one year, before re-entering.You may be eligible for extension beyond 6 yrs if your green card process and your labor is pending for more then 365 days or you have applied for 485/AOS.
- Is there a fast track for H1B application processing ?
Yes, your employer may file your H1 petition under premium processing with extra fee.
- Can you start your company, while on an H-1B?
Yes, you can. But you can't form an S-Corporation. For that you have to be a citizen of USA. There are multiple ways of starting your own company, but one of the most effective one is by incorporating "Limited Liability Company" ( LLC ). You can find lots of companies on the net which can do this. They may charge you around 150-200$, and the procedure may take few days. LLC can be a "Partnership Firm" or the liability protection as a "Incorporated Company". You can be the Chairman or Director of the board, but you can't work for it, unless you have an H1 visa issued from that company. But, you can always hire a CEO for the company, who has a work permit (Green card or Citizen etc.).
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F1 Visa
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- Why did you choose this institute and how did you find about it ?
The institute is providing one of the best courses in US and its fee is reasonable, complete study atmosphere and specially its staff that is highly qualified. After surfing the net and consult with different consultants I chose this college for my studies.
- Why did you select this course ? Is it relevant to your previous studies ?
This course will lead me towards the best opportunities of my life I mean to achieve my goals in life. Yes this course is exactly related to my previous studies.
- Why did you select US for higher studies ? Isn’t this course offered by any University or college in India ?
US education system is one of the best across the globe. US education system has high influence in our education system. We are far behind in research and advancement in any field of life especially in education. Second we find complete study atmosphere in US, which is not available in India.
- What is the scope of your course ?
The course I chose will open new horizons for me and there are high job prospects in multinational firms at local and international level.
- What do you intend to you after completion of your studies ?
I will come back and will join any multinational firm or start my own business.
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us-visa-interview-questions
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- Why do you want to go to USA?
Tell the reason for your visit to USA, e.g. if you are going for H1B visa, you can mention "I will be working for XYZ company". If you are applying as a dependent, you can say that you are accompanying your spouse to USA. If you are parents going to visit your children, you may answer that you are visiting your children.
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Top 10 Mistakes at Visa Interview
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- Not Prepared Well for the Interview
Being prepared for interview can better equip you for the interview. A prior research and preparation for commonly asked questions and their appropriate answer will be helpful during the interview
- Not Providing Complete and Truthful Information
It is very important that you provide complete and truthful information. Any incomplete/false information can lead to unnecessary delay. False information can have severe impact on your future ability to apply for US visa. It may also cause you lot of frustration and legal actions against you.
- Providing Incomplete Documentation
Must carry all the required documentation with complete and authentic information. Read all the prerequisites and prepare all the documents accordingly. Keeping your documentation well organized can also leave a positive impression on the consulate officer.
- Not Carrying Appropriate Fee
US consulate has strict methods of payments. Make sure you know the method and the exact amount of the applicable fee. For example, most US consulates don't accept cash as the payment method and would prefer separate bank drafts for visa application and visa issuance fee. Refer to an appropriate source for more detailed information.
- Providing Unnecessary Extra Information
Do not give away any information voluntarily which is not being asked. In many cases, people trying to be over confident and over smart give out more detailed answers than is required. This may trigger additional related questions which may not work in your favor.
- Inconsistent Information
Inconsistency in the information about what you provide in the documentation and what you say during the interview can go against your case.
- Arguing with the Consulate Officer
Never ever make any arguments with the consulate officer. If you want some information ask in a polite manner.
- Having Poor Communication
Poor communication is the number one reason reason that affect your case in a negative way. If you're not good in English, you should request for a regional language interpreter.
- Having too Much Communication (talking too much)
Remember, you are the one being interviewed and not the other way around. So, keep your communication brief and to the point. Speak only when asked for an answer.
- Appearing to be Nervous
Being confident can bring positive results. Especially, incase of visa interview where a consulate officer has to rely on limited information provided by you. Their judgment is highly influenced by the way you react to questions, your body language, and the authenticity of you answers.