Can you increase your chances of getting H-1B visa?
The race to secure an H1B visa is more competitive than ever. The lottery system may be a random selection, but there are a number of ways you can increase your chances of being one of the lucky applicants and also factors that will work against you with your application. Here are some simple tips you can follow to make sure you optimize your chances of securing an H1B visa.
Get your application in as quickly as possible. The USCIS accepts applications in April and, believe us, they come in thick and fast. The last thing you want to do is miss the deadline so it’s important to be prepared and have your application ready with plenty of time of time to spare. You’ll need to work with your employee to ensure that all of the prep work for your applications is completed in a timely manner, particularly if they’re new to the process of submitting applications or submitting an application for a number of different employees.
Only apply once. You might think that having more than one application will give you a better chance of being successful in the lottery system. In theory, you’re probably right and there is no legislation from the USCIS stating that you are not allowed to submit multiple applications, but, there are certain limitations and conditions. If a single employer submits two applications for the same employee, both will be rejected. They will also be watching for multiple applications from affiliated companies so we suggest you play it safe and submit just one application.
This also counts if you have more than one employer. The USCIS is likely to reject applications for the same individual with an identical end client project, even if they come from completely different employers.
Don’t pay your own fee: It is your employer’s duty to pay your H1B application fee. If you are encouraged to pay your own fee, you might want to think about finding a new employe because you could end up in some bother with the USCIS if they find out you have done so. However, if you choose to upgrade your application to premium processing, it is acceptable for the employee to pay the premium fee.
Make sure your employer is a good one. One of the most frequent causes of H1B applications failing is because employers fail to meet the requirements outlined by the USCIS. If asked, your employer should be able to provide all documentation to ensure they have filed all relevant tax returns and have the funds available to pay your salary should your application be successful. One way you can check how good your employer is — is by asking about the success rate of previous H1B applications, this can give you a quick and simple gauge of whether they are right to continue your application with.
Do you have any experience with any of these things? Have you got any tips for people thinking of applying for an H1B visa? Why not let us know in the comments.
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