会社の事業を米国に拡大することは素晴らしい機会ですが、困難もつきまといます。 グローバルな成功に向けて会社を立ち上げるには、才能ある従業員チームが必要です。 移行を容易にするために親会社から従業員を転勤させる予定であれば、米国で合法的に働くために必要なビザや許可証を確実に取得できるように手配する必要があります。
Types of work visas in the U.S.
The United States is a large, complex country that’s open to development from international companies. As a result, there’s a wide variety of U.S. work visas for international employees to choose from.
米国の一般的な就労ビザのカテゴリーを以下に挙げます。
- E-2 visa for investors.
- I visa for international media representatives.
- H-1B visa for professionals in a specialty occupation.
- L-1A/B visa for intra-company transferees.
- O-1 visas for nationals from other countries with extraordinary achievements or abilities.
- TN NAFTA visas for professionals from Canada or Mexico.
The H-1B visa for professionals performing services in a specialty occupation is the most common U.S. working visa, and it’s the one most of your employees will likely need.
Although non-immigrant visas are generally less complex than immigrant visas, which grant permanent residence in the U.S., the H-1B visa operates as a lottery with random selection and is subject to an annual cap of 65,000. Additionally, there is an advanced degree exemption from the H-1B cap, allowing beneficiaries with a U.S. master’s degree or higher to be eligible for an additional 20,000 slots.
Requirements to obtain U.S. work visas
To get an H-1B visa, international employees must provide the following documents:
- Copies of educational certificates, degrees, and transcripts demonstrating the applicant’s educational qualifications
- A comprehensive resume detailing the applicant’s work experience, skills, and qualifications
- 有効なパスポート
- Letters from previous employers supporting the applicant’s qualifications and work experience
雇用主は以下を提示する必要があります。
- A certified LCA to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) before filing the H-1B petition.
- Form I-129, which includes the information about the job, the employee’s qualifications, and other relevant details.
- The Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) or the Federal Tax Identification Number.
- A detailed letter from the sponsoring employer outlining the terms and conditions of the job, the employee’s qualifications, and the need for an H-1B visa.
- Any contractual agreements between the employer and the H-1B visa holder.
- If applicable, evidence demonstrating that the job requires specialized knowledge or skills that the H-1B applicant possesses.
- If the applicant has previously held U.S. visas, copies of those approvals may be required.
申請プロセス
H-1Bビザを必要とする各従業員の申請書を提出するのは雇用主の責任です。 申請手続きは以下のとおりです。
- The employer determines the prevailing wage and the actual wage for the position: To find the prevailing wage, you’ll need to file a form ETA-9141 with the National Prevailing Wage Center in the U.S. You can determine the actual wage by comparing the wages of other workers in the same position with the same experience level as the employee. 貴社は2つの賃金のうち高い方を支払わなければなりません。
- The employer files a Labor Certification Application (LCA): By signing this form, your company agrees to pay the previously determined wage and offer the international employee the same benefits as your other employees.
- 米国労働省はLCAを承認します。 承認されると、貴社はLCAの認定コピーを受け取ります。 LCAを申請したことを職場に掲示する必要があります。
- 雇用主は米国に請願書を提出します 。 Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): You’ll need to include a variety of job-specific information, including the exact dates of employment and the duties of the position. You will then receive a receipt with a reference number, and an estimated processing time after submission.
- The USCIS approves the petition: Upon approval, you’ll receive a notice (Form I-797). Prospective workers residing outside the U.S. may apply with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad for an H-1B visa (if a visa is required). After entering the U.S., the employee can begin working for your company.
その他の重要な考慮事項
USCISは年間に発行するH-1Bビザの数に制限を設けているため、できるだけ早く申請することをお勧めします。
The registration period for H-1B visa applicants usually commences around February or March and closes approximately 1 month later. During this limited timeframe, individuals can submit their registrations, and shortly afterward, USCIS informs the selected registrants. Subsequently, successful applicants can proceed to file their H-1B visa application, with the earliest possible start date of 10月1日.
You should also be aware that the H-1B visa is valid for up to 3 years, after which you can renew it once for a total of up to 6 years.
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