Temporary Visas

By Editorial Team , 3 January 2007

Can anyone apply for a temporary visa in at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow?

In general, "anyone can apply for a [temporary] visa in Moscow or the other U.S. Consulates in the Russian Federation" even if one is not a Russian citizen. However, one's chances of having the visa approved are lower when one does not apply in one's home country because U.S. Consular officials may not be able to properly evaluate the application for non-Russian citizens, so one's chances of approval may be lower outside of one's home country. The U.S. Embassy states:

Temporary Visas (Work, Study, Tourist)

Most people who come to the United States temporarily — to work, train, study, or visit — need permission from the U.S. government before they travel. This section explains how that system works and helps you find the category that fits your situation.

By Editorial Team , 11 November 2006

U.S. Eliminates $50 Reciprocal Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance Fee For All Indian Citizen Applicants

The U.S. Government has eliminated the $50 (US) reciprocal issuance fee for all non-immigrant visas for Indian citizens, effective immediately, according to U.S. Ambassador to India David C. Mulford, in a press release on November 9, 2006. However, Visa applicants, who are Indian citizens, will still be required to pay the application fee of $100 (US). The Consulate General of the U.S. announced:

U.S. Ambassador to India David C. Mulford announced today that the U.S.

By Editorial Team , 29 October 2006

Will YouTube Sponsor H-1B Workers after its acquisition by Google?

Many foreign programmers, and other professionals, who would like to work for YouTube and Google wonder whether YouTube and Google sponsor individuals for H-1B visas. As you can see from the following chart, Google does indeed sponsor H-1B workers. Therefore, after the acquisition of YouTube by Google, Google will likely continue to sponsor individuals for H-1B visas provided that the H-1B quota, established by the U.S. government, has not run out.

When an H-1B Employer's Wage Obligation Ends

The wage the employer promised. An H-1B employer commits on the labor condition application to pay the required wage, which is the greater of the actual wage paid to others with similar experience and qualifications for the specific employment in question and the prevailing wage for the occupational classification in the area of intended employment, 20 CFR 655.731(a).

List of Temporary Visas and Classifications

Every person who comes to the United States temporarily arrives in a nonimmigrant classification — a short code such as B-2, F-1, H-1B or O-1 that defines exactly what you may do here, how long you may stay, and whether your family may come with you and work.