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Do Bay Area Startups Hire and Sponsor Foreign Employees?

Hiring foreign employees in the San Francisco Bay Area is fairly common, especially for startups, but it depends on the specific cir...

Steps to Change B1/B2 Visa to F-1 Student Visa

To change your B1/B2 (visitor) visa to an F-1 (student) visa while you're in the U.S., you'll need to follow a specific process. Here are the ...

How to Answer: "What If I Don’t Approve Your Visa?"

When asked, ""What will you do if I don’t approve your visa?"" during a student visa interview, the key is to remain calm, respectful...

Top US Companies That Sponsor Work Visas

Several companies in the U.S. are well-known for sponsoring work visas, particularly H-1B visas, for skilled professionals. Some of the best and mos...

Maximum Duration H1B Visa Holders Can Stay Outside US

On an H1B visa, you can stay outside the U.S. for an extended period, but there are a few important things to keep in mind:

Do British Citizens Need a Visa to Visit the US?

No, British citizens do not need a visa to enter the United States for short stays (up to 90 days) for tourism, business, or transit purpose...

German Embassy Visa Processing Time for Training Visa

The German embassy in India typically takes 2 to 3 weeks to process and issue a long-term training or internship visa (for stays longer...

US Requiring Social Media Details for Visa Applicants?

The U.S. government’s decision to ask visa applicants for their social media details has raised a lot of debate and concerns, especi...

F1 Visa Rejected: Chances for B1/B2 Tourist Visa

I understand your concern about applying for a B1/B2 (tourist) visa after being denied an F1 (student) visa. While each visa application is ...

Can H-1B Visa Holders Host on the Airbnb?

Yes, an H-1B visa holder can host on Airbnb, but there are some important considerations related to visa status and taxes that you should be aware ...