In order to apply for a work visa to be allowed to enter the country for work purposes on a temporary basis, you will be required to show relevant paperworks regarding the kind of work you will be engaged in while in the country. Indian applicants of H, L, O, P and Q will have to get their work visa requisition approved on their behalf by the USCIS (United States Citizenship And Immigration Services).

The two forms that need to be filed and approved for a US work visa are Form I-129 and Form I-797. Before applying for a US work visa, the Form I-129 must be approved by the US Consulate. Following the approval of this form, your potential employer in the US will receive Form I-797, which will serve as your work visa requisition’s approval notification. While attending your interview at the US Consulate, you will be required to show both the forms to the consulate officials.

The different categories of US work visas that you can apply for include –

• H1-B Visa: For specialty occupations, requiring a Bachelor’s degree.
• H-2A Visa: Meant for seasonal agricultural workers to address workforce shortages.
• H-2B Visa: Grants temporary work permits for skilled and unskilled workers