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The H3 visa applies to foreign nationals who travel to the US to receive training in a U.S.Company provided such training is not available in the home country of the applicant. It is to be ensured that the travel is not for a graduate or medical program. Such a travel ensures advancement in the career of the applicant.
How to Apply For H3 Visa (H3 Training Visa):
The application procedure is as follows
- The US Company is required to file a Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker with the regional USCIS having jurisdiction. The petition should not be filed prior to 180 days from the date of commencement of the training program.
- On acceptance of the petition, Application for Nonimmigrant Visa should be made at the American consulate having jurisdiction in the home country.
- All the relevant documents such as training description, compensation details, details of trainee participation, valid passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, documents showing bond with the home country and job details to be filed and the process of issue of visa will take around 3months time.
Eligibility For H3 Visa (H3 Training Visa):
The following eligibility conditions are to be satisfied for H3 Training Visa:
- This training is required for advancement of career
- This is not a graduate or a medical training program.
- Such training is not available abroad.
- The purpose of training will be strictly adhered.
- Training does not employ US Citizen.
- The training should be in one of the following areas such as technology, government, finance, agriculture, communication and almost any other field except those mentioned above.
Length of Stay and Extension For H3 Visa (H3 Training Visa) Holders:
The H-3 visa is valid for a period of up to 2 years from the date of issue. There are no travel restrictions under H3 Training Visa. A person can travel in and out of the US any number of times. H3 Training Visa also does not restrict the period of stay abroad. Extension may be granted but within the 2 year limit. On expiry the person has to return to his/her home country.
H3 Visa (H3 Training Visa) Holders Whether Qualified to Apply for other Visas & Citizenship:
One can change status while on H3 visa. A person can apply for H1B visa provided the employer files the petition. On change of status eventually one can apply for Citizenship.
There is no ceiling on the number of H3 visas issued.
In which case your H3 Visa (H3 Training Visa) Application will be rejected:
The application is rejected H3 Visa (H3 Training Visa)on the following grounds:
- Training was for graduation or medical training program.
- The conditions for training not complied.
- Timelines not adhered.
Conclusion of H3 Visa:
A person under H3 visa is allowed to take part time study courses and work opportunities should be restricted to training programs. He/she are allowed to bring their dependents viz., Spouse and Unmarried children below the age of 21 along. Dependents are issued H4 visas. They are not allowed to work under H4 visa but they can study without a student visa. There is no restriction on travel from and to the US even for dependents. |
