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H-1B Prices Soar - Here're 5 Visa Options to Work in America

After Donald Trump's H-1B shock, American companies will only be able to hire new H-1B visa holders if they are willing to pay the $100,000 fee.

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H-1B Prices Soar - Here're 5 Visa Options to Work in America (AI/TIN)

H-1B Visa Prices Soar: As US Preisdent Donald Trump has made an announcent of increase in fee for H-1B visa to $100,000, a lot of stress among youth who are aspiring to work in America can be seen.  

After Trump's H-1B shock, American companies will only be able to hire new H-1B visa workers if they are willing to pay the $100,000 fee. This decision will make jobs for foreign nationals in US expensive. For all such applicants, here we have listed five other alternative visa options to get job in the US.

What is L-1 Visa?

The L-1 intracompany transfer visa, also known as the L-1 visa, is another best option for jobs in the US. This visa is granted to those who already work for an American company in their home country or another country. This visa allows a foreign worker to move from their current company to work for a US-based company. The L-1 visa is granted to executives, managers, and employees performing specialized work.

What is O-1 Visa?

If you possess exceptional talent in your field, the O-1 visa can help you find a job in the US. This visa is granted to individuals with exceptional talent in fields such as science, arts, education, business, and athletics. To obtain a visa, you will need to show any national or international awards or prizes. If you have written a research paper, you may also need to submit that.

What is J-1 Visa?

The J-1 visa is also an excellent option for those who dream of working in the US. It is granted to trainees and interns so they can come and work in the US through educational and cultural exchange programs. The J-1 trainee visa is available to individuals who have at least one year of work experience and are seeking training that is not available in their home country. The J-1 intern visa is for students who wish to pursue internships in the United States in their field.

H-1B Visa Exempt from Lottery

Only 65,000 H-1B visas are issued each year, and they are awarded through a lottery. However, if you wish to work at a higher education institution such as a university, college, nonprofit research organization, or government research institute, you will be granted an H-1B visa. You don't need to participate in the lottery. You can apply for this visa any time.

EB-1A Visa

An EB-1A visa is a unique option for individuals with exceptional talent. It also provides a direct green card. This means that those with an EB-1A visa can become permanent residents of the United States. This visa is granted to individuals who have received internationally recognized awards, such as the Nobel Prize. 

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