How to File for a Work Visa

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Determine what type of temporary worker visa you will need.. Ask your potential employer if you need any labor certification.. Have the employer fill out the proper paperwork.

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1

Determine what type of temporary worker visa you will need.

Step 1

Determine what type of temporary worker visa you will need.

2

Ask your potential employer if you need any labor certification.

Step 2

Ask your potential employer if you need any labor certification.

3

Have the employer fill out the proper paperwork.

Step 3

Have the employer fill out the proper paperwork.

4

Make sure the employer includes the proper filing fee.

Step 4

Make sure the employer includes the proper filing fee.

5

Have the petition filed correctly.

Step 5

Have the petition filed correctly.

6

Ensure the employer petition is approved.

Step 6

Ensure the employer petition is approved.

7

Review your local embassy or consulate webpage.

Step 7

Review your local embassy or consulate webpage.

8

Access the online visa application website.

Step 8

Access the online visa application website.

9

Fill out the proper application.

Step 9

Fill out the proper application.

10

Submit your application.

Step 10

Submit your application.

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Determine whether you are required to take part in an interview.

Step 11

Determine whether you are required to take part in an interview.

12

Pay the visa application fee.

Step 12

Pay the visa application fee.

13

Gather required documentation.

Step 13

Gather required documentation.

14

Attend your interview.

Step 14

Attend your interview.

15

Check if your visa was approved.

Step 15

Check if your visa was approved.

16

Travel to a United States port-of-entry.

Step 16

Travel to a United States port-of-entry.

17

Request permission to enter the United States.

Step 17

Request permission to enter the United States.

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