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The Law Offices of Prashanthi Reddy successfully hosted its second webinar of Immigration Updates Series on 20 th October, 2022, to discuss Alternative Options to H-1. Here are some key highlights and takeaways from the webinar:
Here’re the different types of alternatives to H-1:

  • O-1 or P-1 Extraordinary Ability Visas: O-1 and P-1 visas are commonly reserved for individuals with exceptional knowledge in fields such as science, the arts, education, business, or athletics. Many individuals do not qualify for one or both of these visa types.
  • TN for Canadian and Mexican Professional Workers: The TN visa classification is an option available to certain Canadian and Mexican nationals in specific occupations. It is available to citizens of Canada and Mexico who are working in the U.S. in one of the selected designated occupations.

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  • Other Country-Specific Visas – Singapore/Chile (H-1B1) and Australia (E-3): Nationals of Singapore or Chile may be eligible for the H-1B1 visa, while Australian citizens may be eligible for the E-3 visa. E-3 visas are generally not subject to a cap, just like H-1B visas, and can be continued at any time.
    E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader or Investor: The E-1/E-2 visa permits nationals of countries with which the U.S. has trade agreements to invest an amount in the U.S. The E-1 trader visa is suitable if the foreign national has a multinational employer who is willing to transfer them. The E-2 treaty investor enables foreign nationals to invest (preferably) a significant amount in the U.S. and attain an E-2 visa to be able to manage and oversee their investment.
  • F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension or F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT): There are many ways to continue to stay on F-1 Visa status while having work authorization. OPT holders must have completed a STEM degree. There are certain things to qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Some schools and F-1 degree programs allow an F-1 student to engage in employment related to their field of study under the Curricular Practical Training (CPT) program.
  • File for Permanent Residency/Green Card Directly: For employers filing an employment-based green card, there are other reasonable alternatives, as it is also possible to forgo the H-1B visa option. This option may work best for foreign workers who have a master’s degree OR a bachelor’s degree and five years of experience and are nationals of a country other than China or India.

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