CIP Visa & Status Applications Flashcards
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Which nonimmigrant visa category is used for temporary workers in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher?
Answer: H-1B
The H-1B visa is designated for specialty occupation workers who require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field.
What is the annual base H-1B visa cap for non-exempt employers?
Answer: 65,000
The base H-1B cap is 65,000 visas per fiscal year, with an additional 20,000 reserved for U.S. advanced degree holders.
The B-1/B-2 visa is primarily issued for which purpose?
Answer: Business visits and tourism
B-1 covers temporary business visitors and B-2 covers tourists; they are commonly issued together as the B-1/B-2 combination visa.
Which visa allows multinational company employees to transfer to a U.S. office in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity?
Answer: L-1
The L-1 visa is specifically designed for intracompany transferees moving to a U.S. affiliate, parent, or subsidiary.
An F-1 student wishing to engage in on-campus employment during the academic year must obtain authorization from which entity?
Answer: Their Designated School Official (DSO)
On-campus employment for F-1 students does not require USCIS approval; the student simply needs authorization from their DSO at the institution.
What is the standard duration of Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization for F-1 students upon graduation?
Answer: 12 months
Standard post-completion OPT is authorized for 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension available for qualifying degree programs.