How Can I Get a US Work Visa as an Indian?

To get a work visa for the USA, you must first receive a job offer from a U.S. employer who is ready to sponsor your visa application.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Secure a Job Offer

You must be offered a job by a U.S.-based company willing to act as your sponsor.

2. Employer Files Petition

The sponsoring employer must submit Form I-129 to USCIS, along with other required documents such as an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) (for some visas like H-1B).

3. Wait for Approval

Once USCIS approves the petition, you’ll receive a notice called Form I-797.

4. Apply for the Visa

o Complete the DS-160 visa application online

o Pay the application fee

o Schedule and attend a visa interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country

5. Attend Visa Interview

Provide documents like your passport, DS-160 confirmation, job offer, approval notice, and academic/work credentials.

6. Receive Your Visa

If approved, the visa will be placed in your passport. You can then enter the U.S. and begin working.

Common U.S. Work Visas:

• H-1B – For skilled professionals like IT, engineers, doctors

• L-1 – For employees transferred within multinational companies

• O-1 – For individuals with exceptional talent or achievement

• H-2B – For seasonal or temporary non-agricultural jobs

• TN – For Canadians and Mexicans under USMCA

Important Notes:

• You cannot apply without a job offer

• Most U.S. work visas are tied to one employer

• Always verify the legitimacy of the job and sponsor