CIS CIS Employment-Based Immigration 2

Question 1

What minimum investment amount is generally required for an EB-5 Immigrant Investor visa in a Targeted Employment Area (TEA)?

Accepted Answer

$800,000

Answer

As of March 15, 2022, the minimum EB-5 investment in a Targeted Employment Area is $800,000, while the standard minimum is $1,050,000.

Question 2

What is an H-1B visa primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Specialty occupation workers in fields requiring at least a bachelor's degree

Answer

The H-1B visa is for workers in specialty occupations that normally require a minimum of a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific specialty.

Question 3

Under AC21 portability provisions, an I-485 applicant may change employers if the application has been pending for at least how long?

Accepted Answer

180 days

Answer

Under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21), an I-485 applicant can change to a same or similar job after the I-485 has been pending for 180 days.

Question 4

Which nonimmigrant visa category allows L-1A intracompany transferees to transfer to the U.S. in what capacity?

Accepted Answer

Manager or executive

Answer

The L-1A visa is for intracompany transferees coming to the U.S. in a managerial or executive capacity from a related foreign employer.

Question 5

What is the maximum initial period of stay for an H-1B worker?

Accepted Answer

3 years

Answer

An H-1B visa is initially granted for up to 3 years and can be extended for an additional 3 years, for a maximum of 6 years in most cases.

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CIS CIS Employment-Based Immigration 2