To acquire an H-1B visa, CTS will first collect your educational documents, letters of reference, and photocopies of your passport. CTS will then prepare an application to be submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). Upon USCIS approval, you will receive the necessary documents to take to the U.S. Embassy to apply for the visa. It will generally take 2-4 months to receive USCIS approval for an application and 1-7 days for the actual visa to be issued by the American Embassy in your country. However, these time frames are only guidelines, and the USCIS or the American Embassies may take longer. A spouse or child can obtain an H-4 visa simply by accompanying the H-1B employee to the U.S. Embassy and applying for the visa simultaneously. It is also possible to apply for the H-4 visa after the H-1B visa has been issued.

Letters of reference, if required for H-1B and other visa applications, should be from present or former employers and: Be submitted on the employer's letterhead. Be dated. Be signed by a representative such as a supervisor or personnel officer. Clearly state the beginning and ending dates of employment (by month/year), the title held, and the specific duties performed by the applicant during the specified periods. Indicate that the applicant's experience included the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge and that such experience was gained while working with peers, supervisors, or subordinates who typically have a degree related to such work (or its equivalent).

Canadian citizens may apply for TN work authorization at any U.S. Port of Entry. For Canadians, no prior petition is required, nor is the issuance of a visa necessary for entry into the United States. The TN work authorization can generally be obtained in an hour or so by presenting proof of Canadian citizenship, a letter from the sponsoring employer, and evidence of the applicant’s credentials as required for the qualifying occupations. Mexican nationals must apply for a TN visa at a U.S. consulate in Mexico before seeking entry into the United States. A letter from the U.S. employer, proof of Mexican citizenship, and proof of qualifying credentials are required.

Click here details NAFSA Adviser's Manual 360 to see the complete list of qualifying occupations.

Application for the E-3 visa is made directly to the U.S. Embassy without needing a prior petition to the USCIS. Generally, the visa can be issued in a few days and only requires proof of Australian citizenship, a letter from the sponsoring employer, evidence that the employee possesses a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a related discipline, and evidence that the U.S. employer has filed a Labor Condition Application for the position.

CTS has a Visa Qualification Program that allows for the sponsorship of foreign nationals who qualify for one of the employment-based (EB-2 or EB-3) immigrant visa categories. Sponsorship for U.S. Permanent Resident Status “Green Card” is subject to all applicable immigration laws and depends on CTS management approval. CTS reserves its right to discontinue, change or modify its policies concerning visa sponsorship. Contact us today to learn more.