General Information about Work Visas

Timelines, requirements, limitations and categories of employment visas.

Do I need an EAD card to re-enter the US?
Yes, along with a valid passport and a visa, this is one of the required documents to enter the United States while on OPT or under an employment visa. Fo...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:26 PM
How long can I stay in the US after my work visa has expired?
It depends on your status. Students have a grace period of 60 days after their OPT has expired to leave the country, while the grace period for H1-B visa ...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:27 PM
I am from Canada. Do I need a work visa?
Yes. Canadian and Mexican nationals from certain professions are eligible for TN non-immigrant visas that allow them to work in the United States. For mor...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:28 PM
¿What is an E-3 visa?
The E-3 visa category is designed for Austrialian citizens who wish to work in the United States. In order to apply, foreigners must have a job offer fro...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:28 PM
What is the difference between OPT and a work visa?
Optional Practical Training (OPT) is for undergraduate or graduate students who have completed or are near completing a degree in an academic institution ...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Will my children and wife be able to travel with me under my work visa?
Yes, they will be eligible for dependent visas.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:30 PM
Will my children be able to attend school under their dependent visas?
Yes. Spouses and children of F-1 and J-1 visa holders are eligible for dependent visas.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:30 PM
Am I allowed to work under a dependent visa?
It depends on the type of visa you hold. F-1 visa dependents are not eligible for paid employment in the United States. If you have a J-2 visa, you are al...
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:31 PM
Can I get a driver's license if I have a work visa?
Yes. For more information about state ID’s and driver’s licenses for non-US citizens, please visit this link.
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:44 PM
Am I eligible for a state ID with my valid work visa?
Yes. For more information about state IDs and driver’s licenses for non-US citizens, please visit this link. 
Tue, 1 Nov, 2016 at 3:44 PM