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H-2Bs Still Available
As of 10/22/10, the USCIS has received 11,053 H-2B cap-subject petitions (of the 33,000 available for the first half of the fiscal year). The H-2B category allows employers to hire foreign workers to come temporarily to the U.S. to perform nonagricultural services or labor on a one-time, seasonal, peakload or intermittent basis. The employers using this category first need to test the labor market to ensure there are no U.S. workers who are available to perform these jobs.
Please contact our San Francisco Immigration Law Office if you need assistance with an H-2B petition.
Tags: H-2b, intermittent, peak-load, seasonal, temporary
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Am I an intermittent H-1B or L-1 visa holder?
Intermittent status applies to H-1B and L-1 visa holders who reside in the U.S. for fewer than 6 months in a one year period. If an H-1B or L-1 visa holder maintains a residence abroad and is only needed periodically in the U.S. (not to exceed 6 months) the individual is an intermittent H-1B or L-1 employee not subject to standard time limitations.
Typically, a person may hold H-1B status for a maximum period of 6 years with limited exceptions going beyond 6 years. For L-1A status (managers/executives), the maximum time period is 7 years. For L-1B status (specialized knowledge professionals), the maximum time period is 5 years. These H-1B and L-1 time limitations do not apply to intermittent H-1B and L-1 visa holders and these individuals can renew their status indefinitely.
Filing for intermittent status is the same as filing for regular status, with a notation made that the individual resides abroad and is therefore an intermittent employee. Intermittent status is an attractive option for individuals stationed abroad and due to its flexibility, should be utilized whenever possible to avoid the standard categorical restrictions of H-1B and L-1 status. Please don’t hesitate to contact our immigration law firm if you would like to discuss intermittent status in detail.
Tags: H-1B, intermittent, L-1
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