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Question 1

Which nonimmigrant visa category allows foreign nationals to work in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in the US?

Accepted Answer

H-1B

Answer

The H-1B visa is designated for workers in specialty occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field.

Question 2

What is the annual H-1B visa cap under the regular quota?

Accepted Answer

65,000

Answer

The H-1B regular cap is 65,000 visas annually, with an additional 20,000 reserved for US advanced degree holders.

Question 3

Which employment-based immigrant preference category (EB) is reserved for priority workers with extraordinary ability?

Accepted Answer

EB-1

Answer

EB-1 covers priority workers including aliens of extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, and multinational managers or executives.

Question 4

Which DOL process establishes the required labor market test for most employment-based green card petitions?

Accepted Answer

PERM Labor Certification

Answer

PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) Labor Certification requires employers to demonstrate that no qualified US workers are available for the offered position.

Question 5

Which nonimmigrant visa allows Canadian and Mexican professionals to work in the US under the USMCA trade agreement?

Accepted Answer

TN

Answer

The TN visa, established under USMCA (formerly NAFTA), allows qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens to work in specific professional occupations listed in the agreement.

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