CIP CIP Visa & Status Applications 1

Question 1

Which nonimmigrant visa category is used for temporary workers in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher?

Accepted Answer

H-1B

Answer

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

Question 2

What is the annual base H-1B visa cap for non-exempt employers?

Accepted Answer

65,000

Answer

The base H-1B cap is 65,000 visas per fiscal year, with an additional 20,000 reserved for U.S. advanced degree holders.

Question 3

The B-1/B-2 visa is primarily issued for which purpose?

Accepted Answer

Business visits and tourism

Answer

B-1 covers temporary business visitors and B-2 covers tourists; they are commonly issued together as the B-1/B-2 combination visa.

Question 4

Which visa allows multinational company employees to transfer to a U.S. office in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity?

Accepted Answer

L-1

Answer

The L-1 visa is specifically designed for intracompany transferees moving to a U.S. affiliate, parent, or subsidiary.

Question 5

An F-1 student wishing to engage in on-campus employment during the academic year must obtain authorization from which entity?

Accepted Answer

Their Designated School Official (DSO)

Answer

On-campus employment for F-1 students does not require USCIS approval; the student simply needs authorization from their DSO at the institution.

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