H Visas
Registered Nurse H-1A
Individuals in the United Sates to perform professional nursing services for a specific employer for a fixed period of time.
Study Restrictions:
May engage in part-time study while maintaining H visa status.
Employment Restrictions:
Eligible to be employed only by the petitioner through whom status was obtained. INS Form I-797A authorizes employment. EAD is not required.
Temporary Worker in a Specialty Occupation H-1B
Individuals in the United States to perform professional services for a sponsoring employer in a specific position for a fixed period of time. Employment authorization is granted for an initial period of up to 3 years. Extensions for an additional 3 years are possible.
Study Restrictions:
May engage in part-time study while maintaining H visa status.
Employment Restrictions:
Employment permitted only with the sponsoring institution that obtained INS approval for the visa classification. Prohibited from receiving payments from other organizations. However, individuals may receive INS approval to work in H-1B status for more than one employer. Each employer must petition INS and receive approval for the employment. INS Form I-797A authorizes employment. EAD is not required.
Agricultural Worker H-2A
Individuals in the United States to perform agriculatural work on a temporary basis.
Study Restrictions:
May engage in part-time study while maintaining H visa status.
Employment Restrictions:
May be employed only by the petioning employer for a specific period of time. INS Form I-797A authorizes employment. EAD is not required.
Skilled or Unskilled Worker H-2B
Individuals in the United States in a temporary position for which a shortage of U.S. workers exist, working for a specific employer for a fixed period of time.
Study Restrictions:
May engage in part-time study while maintaining H visa status.
Employment Restrictions:
May be employed by the petitioning employer for a specified period of time. INS Form I-797A authorizes employment. EAD is not required.
Trainee H-3
Individuals in the United States for a temporary period to participate in a training program provided by a specific employer.
Study Restrictions:
May engage in part-time study while maintaining H visa status.
Employment Restrictions:
May work only for the petitioning employer for the period of validity of the petition. INS Form I-797A authorizes employment. EAD is not required.
Dependent of H Visa Holder H-4
Individuals in the United States as dependents of an "H" visa holder.
Study Restrictions:
May engage in full- or part-time study.
Employment Restrictions:
Not permitted to be employed or receive compensation from any U.S. source.
