PLS ADVISE: CHANCE OF GETTING H1B VISA?

12-29-2003, 02:23 AM

Hello,

Currently I'm working as a trainee on a J-1 visa and will graduate
soon. I'll receive a bachelor in Computing & Information. My company
is working on a full-time position for me as we speak. This won't be
maybe directly related to Computing & Information, but requires at
least a bachelor degree.

I'd like to apply for a H-1B. I believe my company will be willing to
sponsor me. Any answers to my questions below will be greatly
appreciated:

1. What is the chance of getting a H-1B nowadays and what steps to
take?
2. What does it takes/costs the company to sponsor me?

Thank you,
Rob

12-30-2003, 10:52 PM

1. To qualify to change your status to H-1B you must

a) Be maintaining a lawful nonimmigrant status
b) Be offered a job which requires a specialized degree (a bachelor's
degree in one or a few particular majors) or its equivalent in
education and experience
c) Have the required degree or its equivalent in education and
experience
d) Have an employer willing to pay you the prevailing wage for that
job in your area

2. The USCIS filing fee is $130. There may be other expenses depending
on whether you need an educational and/or work experience evaluation,
request premium processing, or retain legal counsel.

Michael E. Piston
Attorney at Law
Michael E. Piston P.C.
4000 Livernois Ste 110
Troy, MI 48098
248/680-0600
Direct fax: 206/770-6350

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(Rob) wrote in message news:<>...
    > Hello,
    >
    > Currently I'm working as a trainee on a J-1 visa and will graduate
    > soon. I'll receive a bachelor in Computing & Information. My company
    > is working on a full-time position for me as we speak. This won't be
    > maybe directly related to Computing & Information, but requires at
    > least a bachelor degree.
    >
    > I'd like to apply for a H-1B. I believe my company will be willing to
    > sponsor me. Any answers to my questions below will be greatly
    > appreciated:
    >
    > 1. What is the chance of getting a H-1B nowadays and what steps to
    > take?
    > 2. What does it takes/costs the company to sponsor me?
    >
    > Thank you,
    > Rob