How Do You Get A Work Permit For America?
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues work permits for temporary and permanent foreign workers in a number of fields. In order to obtain a work permit, an employer files a petition which USCIS then approves or denies. Once USCIS forwards an approved petition to the foreign consulate or embassy, the foreign worker will receive an invitation to apply for a visa. The first step to getting a work permit requires the immigrant to secure employment with an employer in the U.S. who has clearance to hire foreign workers from USCIS. Help your employer complete the I-129 petition. This petition is filed by your employer and must be approved by USCIS in order to receive an invitation to apply for a visa at your local U.S. embassy or consulate. The petition contains information about your prospective position, the salary and the company that you plan to work for. Gather your supporting documents while waiting for the petition’s approval and forward to the embassy or con
