Students and technical talents who want to work in the United States need to apply for a work visa. So, how do you apply for a work visa after studying in the United States for a Ph.D.? I will give you a detailed introduction below. Everyone is welcome to read.

How to apply for a work visa for an American postdoctoral fellow?

To apply for an H1B work visa for an American postdoctoral fellow, you need to first find a U.S. employer, and then the U.S. employer submits an application approval document (petition), and obtains a U.S. citizen and The Immigration Service (USCIS) approves it before you can apply for a work visa.

The process for U.S. postdocs to apply for an H1B work visa:

Step 1:

Find a U.S. employer willing to hire you and sign an employment contract.

Step 2:

The employer applies for a petition from the Ministry of Labor. Special occupations need to apply for an LCA.

Step 3:

The employer submits Form I-129 to USCIS and attaches the petition or LCA approved by the Department of Labor.

Step 4:

After Form I-129 is approved:

- Employees outside the United States: apply for an H-1B visa through a U.S. consulate abroad, except In addition, if you obtain a visa, you must apply for an entry permit from U.S. Customs and Border Protection when entering the country.

- Employees in the United States: Submit an application to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, including the original signed labor status application approval letter, all application forms signed by the employer, a Petition Letter signed by the employer, and the above mentioned submissions. Supporting information will be required from the employer and employee.

Step 5:

Document delivery and lottery procedures.

The Immigration Bureau only accepts applications received on or after April 1, so special attention should be paid to the delivery time. The lottery usually starts in mid-April. If you win the lottery, your employer and lawyer will receive an I-797 case receipt from USCIS at the end of April or early May. The receipt will have a case number on it and you can check the progress of the case. If unfortunately you are not selected, the Immigration Bureau will return the application packages one after another.

Step 6:

The Immigration Bureau will generally issue an approval within three to six months after receiving the application. If you apply for Premium Processing Service ) The Immigration Bureau will make a decision within 15 days after issuing the I-797 receipt; if the Immigration Bureau requires supplementary materials (Request for Evidence), the expedited case will make a decision within 15 days after receiving the supplementary materials.