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USA - Visas and Work Permits
Are you wanting to work or re-locate to the USA? Do you need
to check if you need a work permit or do you want to apply now?
Do you want to find out if you need a visa to be in the USA?
Here, TipTopJob have provided you with some information
on working in the USA and have teamed up with SkillClear who can offer you further advice and assistance with any questions
and queries you may have.
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What are Visas and Work Permits?
Firstly, here is an explanation of what a visa, a work permit
and immigration actually is.
- A visa is an official authorization appended
to a passport, permitting entry into and travel within a particular
country or region.
- A work permit is a generic term for a legal
authorization, which allows a person to take employment. It
is most often used in reference to instances where a person
is given permission to work in a country where one does not
hold citizenship,
- Immigration is the act of immigrating; the passing
or coming into a country for the purpose of permanent residence.
It will depend on how long you want to go for, why you want
to go and certain other factors as to which of the visas you
must apply for.
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Types of Visas
The USA has one of the most complex immigration systems in the
world and it is strongly recommended that you take professional
advice in this area. Options are available for Partners, Family,
Dependents, Fiancees, Employer Sponsored Work Permits and the
Green Card Lottery.
The following link lays out all of the visas and works permits
available - SkillClear
USA Immigration and Work Permit Services.
If you need any information, advice and assistance on matters,
such as, changing your work permit whilst you are in the USA,
finding out what type of permit you need, how you go about getting
one, bringing your family into the country, how to apply or
any other immigration matters, you should visit SkillClear
Immigration and Work Permit Services, one of the leading
providers of services for visas, relocation, immigration advice
and work permits. SkillClear will provide professional advice
and free initial assessment and guidance.
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Visa Exemptions
Visas are required by everyone visiting the USA except:
1. citizens of countries; Andorra, Australia, Brunei,
EU countries (except nationals of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia,
Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland and Slovak
Republic, who do require a visa), Iceland, Japan, Liechtenstein,
Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, San Marino, Singapore and Switzerland.
2. nationals of Mexico, provided holding a valid passport
and a US Border Crossing Card.
The following are not eligible to receive a USA entry visa:
(a) people afflicted with certain serious communicable
diseases or disorders deemed threatening to the property, safety
or welfare of others;
(b) anyone who has been arrested (except for very minor
driving offences) or who has a criminal record;
(c) narcotics addicts or abusers and drug traffickers;
(d) anyone who has been deported from or denied admission
to the USA.
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Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist, Business, Transit and Student. Other types of visa
are also available, contact the US
Embassy for further details. The visa application fee is
$100.
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Validity
Visas may be used for travel to the USA until the date it expires,
or if marked 'valid indefinitely' for up to 10 years. Some visas
are valid for multiple entries. The length of stay in the USA
is determined by US immigration officials at the time of entry
but is generally six months; there is, however, no set time.
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Further Visa/Permit Information
Please contact your local consulate in your Country you live
in to find out further information.
The UK consulate is listed here.
Embassy of the United States of America in the UK
24 Grosvenor Square, London W1A 1AE, UK
Tel: (020) 7499 9000. Website: www.usembassy.org.uk
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Other Information
You can seek advice on relocation services along with many issues,
such as, transport, finance and finding a new home by taking SkillClear
Resources Directory.
And, here you can find out information on visas and passports
for America and how you go about applying for them. This website
is the US
Department of State.
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Jobs in the USA
If you are looking for a job in the USA, then we may be able
to help you to find one on TipTopJob.com. Please click on one
of the industry sectors below to find what Jobs in the USA we
have.
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