Nonimmigrant Visa Unit
Temporary Work Travel
Most temporary worker categories require the approval of a
petition by the DHS, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before
you can apply for your visa. The process of obtaining an approved petition can
be a complex and time consuming one, so start early. Be wary of any
organizations that advertise quick and easy employment opportunities -- phony
schemes intended to defraud applicants abound.
Virtually all temporary work visas require the application
process to be initiated by the U.S. based employer, who files a petition with
Citizenship and Immigration Services for permission to hire a foreign worker.
If the petition is approved, the applicant receives a form I-797 “Notice of
Approval,” the original of which he or she should bring to the Embassy along
with the completed visa application.
Residence Requirement for Temporary Workers
Each applicant for a temporary worker visa (with the
exception of those applying for visas within the H-1, L, R, and O categories)
must demonstrate, at the time of his/her application, that they have a permanent
residence and other ties abroad that they have no intention of abandoning. To
assist in meeting this requirement, you may wish to submit, together with your
application, evidence of permanent employment within the Dominican Republic
(your employer should note whether the position will be open for you after your
return), any previous passports containing U.S. visas (even if expired), and
evidence of property ownership, if applicable.
Renewing an H1B or H2B Visa
If you previously had an H1B or H2B visa and are applying
to renew the visa, you must bring to the interview all of your pay receipts and
tax documentation covering the entire period of time that you worked in the
United States.
H2A, H2B and H2R Temporary
Workers Appointment Process
Please note that in order to apply for individual or
multiple person appointments for H2A, H2B and H2R temporary worker visas, the
petitioner, applicant or authorized agent in the Dominican Republic must send an
inquiry email to the Santo Domingo H2 team at
H2DOM@csc.com.
One of the team members will respond within two working days with information
on how to obtain an appointment.
More Information
Applicants who wish to participate in work-study, camp
counselor, or other exchange visitor programs should visit the
Academic
Travel section
for information pertaining to the J-1 program.
For more
information on obtaining a temporary worker visa, please refer to the Department
of State's
Temporary Worker Overview
information page.
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