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The H1B Visa is a difficult opportunity for international citizens to work in the United States without a Green Card. There are entire divisions in companies like the Audu Law Firm dedicated to helping applicants through the program. The process can be unnerving, therefore let us go over the necessary information and steps to apply for a H1B Visa. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Each year, the U.S provides a cap for applicants, usually set at 65,000 applicants. In addition to that, 20,000 visas are given to any other people applying. Yearly applications easily exceed that number (85,000). This is why people enter what many call the Lottery Process. Each applicant will receive a number which is used for a computer-generated algorithm to randomly select a number. If you do hold a master's degree or higher, you do have a slight chance advantage, but as in real lottery, nothing is certain. SEARCHING FOR H1B SPONSORS Numbers aside, your primary goal is getting your application sent in the first place. First, you need confirm if you fit the requirements for the visa. The requirement consists of verifying that you are sufficiently educated and/or experienced in your specified profession. This could be proven by a variety of methods, such as having a bachelor’s degree or higher in your particular field. Foreign degrees and relevant experience also work as equivalents. Once that is established, you can begin your search for H1B sponsors, or rather, companies that are accepting H1B applicants. You can find H1B sponsorships on most popular online job boards. There are outlets that will charge you to handle your resume in hopes of increasing your chance of callbacks.  APPLYING FOR QUALIFYING JOBS Now that you’re on the hunt, what type of jobs should be looking for? Aside from jobs adhering to your specialty, the job must be considered a “professional” workplace. This is investigated by U.S. Immigration services regarding the tasks you complete, your prevailing wages, degree requirements, and so on. It’s imperative that this job you’re applying for require specialized skills. The good news is that these can cover a large variety of career paths, ranging from an artist or journalist to a lawyer or scientist. JOB FILES FOR H1B PETITIONS Once you’ve applied and interviewed with your chosen sponsor, you will begin collecting all your relevant documents for your attorney. Don’t forget to file for the Labor Condition Application, as you must file this before applying for the H1B Visa. The submission window is 7 days, thus highlighting the importance of having all files gathered before this session begins. You can refer to the last fiscal year’s process schedule here ; it will benefit you to know your integral dates. THE WAITING GAME Once your sponsor has submitted everything, you’ve done your part. From here on out, it’s all up to the government and its processes to provide you with an answer. Unfortunately, there isn’t a determined time frame for the wait. It could take months before you receive the verdict. It is important to know that thousands of those who applied in Michigan were not granted the visa. If you receive the “declined letter,” keep in mind that there’s always next year. You are free to take new steps in your next attempt like contacting immigration lawyers like our friends at Rathi & Associates . The opportunity is still there and there are plenty of ways to make sure your applications stands a better chance at acceptance.

If you’re contemplating filing for divorce, it’s likely you have a preconceived notion of the idea of divorce. You’d be surprised to find, however, that most stereotypes surrounding divorce are more myth than truth. In this blog, we debunk the five most common divorce myths. MYTH #1: DIVORCE IS THE EASY WAY OUT Divorce is never easy. It can be costly, emotionally draining, and time-consuming – but it is rarely viewed as easy. In most cases, it takes more courage to leave a marriage that is of no benefit to you and your wellbeing than it is to stay in one. MYTH #2: DIVORCE IS ALWAYS COSTLY This is perhaps one of the biggest myths surrounding divorce. The truth is, however, divorce doesn’t have to be expensive. Uncontested divorces tend to move more quickly and efficiently through the court while avoiding the high costs of litigated contested divorce. MYTH #3: YOU SHOULD HIDE YOUR ASSETS In some cases, a spouse may hide valuable assets in an effort to save them from being divided. Under no circumstances should you hide your assets – doing so can land you in more legal trouble than you bargained for. During the divorce process, both parties will be asked to disclose financial records and if you’re hiding assets, they can be uncovered. MYTH #4: IT’S ALWAYS ONE PERSON’S FAULT When the divorce is the direct result of a spouse’s infidelity, it can be easy to point the finger on the cheating spouse – but that isn’t always the case. In most cases, a divorce is the result of both parties being equally unhappy. Unfortunately, a married couple can fall out of love and realize their marriage can’t be saved. MYTH #5: THE MOM ALWAYS GETS THE KIDS When making decisions over child custody, a judge will look more at what is in the best interest of the child rather than the gender of the parent. If the father is the primary caregiver, financially and emotionally, chances are he will be awarded custody of the child.