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Question 1

What is an H-1B visa?

Accepted Answer

A nonimmigrant visa for specialty occupation workers requiring at least a bachelor's degree in the field, subject to an annual numerical cap

Answer

The H-1B visa allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree; it is subject to an annual cap of 65,000 (plus 20,000 for US advanced degree holders).

Question 2

What is an L-1 visa used for?

Accepted Answer

Intracompany transferees in managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge roles

Answer

The L-1 visa allows multinational companies to transfer employees in managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge positions from a foreign affiliate to the US entity.

Question 3

What is adjustment of status in immigration law?

Accepted Answer

The process by which an eligible foreign national already in the US applies to become a lawful permanent resident without returning to their home country for consular processing

Answer

Adjustment of status (Form I-485) allows eligible foreign nationals to apply for a green card from within the US rather than having to travel abroad for consular processing.

Question 4

What is consular processing in immigration?

Accepted Answer

The process by which a foreign national outside the US applies for an immigrant or nonimmigrant visa at a US embassy or consulate abroad

Answer

Consular processing requires the foreign national to apply for and receive their immigrant or nonimmigrant visa at a US embassy or consulate in their home country or country of residence.

Question 5

What are the general requirements for US naturalization?

Accepted Answer

Lawful permanent residence for the required period (generally 5 years, or 3 years if married to a US citizen), continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character, English language ability, and knowledge of US civics

Answer

Naturalization requires meeting statutory requirements including the requisite period of lawful permanent residence, continuous residence, physical presence, good moral character, English proficiency, and passing a civics and history test.

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