Passport USA typically processes Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists under the H1-B or EB2 visas as is appropriate to each situation. Passport USA has partnered of immigration attorneys and in-house staff to process and closely monitor the visa filing and approval process. Our Visa Specialist Team will be in constant touch with you about your visa application. They will have information of what documents are required and when so that the process is as efficient and timely as possible.

H-1B Visas: The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visas category established by the USCIS. (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) to employ international workers with specialized training. There are two fundamental forms of H1B visas, Cap and Non-Cap. Both are initially valid for up to 3 years and renewable for up to 3 additional years.

• "Cap" H1B Visas: The U.S. Government has allotted 65,000 Visas for for-profit organizations. This 65,000 number is the annual "Cap" people are referring to when you hear them talk about "Cap" visas. All visa petitions must be received by the USCIS no later that April of each year. In recent years, this cap of 65,000 visa applications was reached within as little as one day. Once this date is reached a lottery will be drawn and if the petition is selected and approved, an exit interview will be conducted at the U.S. Embassy in your country. Passport USA provides all the necessary documentation needed for the exit interview along with assistance in securing an appointment date. Appointments start on October 1 of each year. We are now accepting applicants for the next H1-B filing.
• "Non-Cap" H1B Visas: Passport USA is also pursuing opportunities for non-cap H1-B visas which do not come under the allotted 65,000 visas per year and so can be applied for at any time during the year. However, there are a number of restrictions for non-cap visa filings. Specifically, the under-lying employment must be with a non-profit organization that is affiliated with a university or research organization. This limits the universe of potential non-cap opportunities within a given state.

Requirements for an H-1B visa: In order to qualify for an H-1B Visa you must have a Bachelor's degree for PT's and preferably a Master's Degree for OT's. You also must have passed one of the accepted English exams. Ultimately, you will need to have secured a VisaScreen certificate from FCCPT or CGFNS.

EB-2 Visas: The EB-2 visa is an employer-sponsored green card visa that is applicable for Masters prepared candidates (or those with a BS/BA plus 5 years of experience) that have secured employment in a position that requires a Masters degree or the equivalent. EB-2 visas are not currently retrogressed.

TN Visas: The TN visa is a non-immigrant visa that is applicable for Canadian citizens.