What is a Schedule A Visa?
A Schedule A Visa is a type of Visa which allows foreign workers to enter the United States for the purpose of employment. Only certain categories of workers are currently allowed to seek employment under Schedule A at this time, namely, nurses and physical therapists.
Schedule A Visa’s are a Shortcut
In calling the Schedule A Visa a shortcut, we are referring to the fact that most employers seeking to acquire foreign employees under a visa will have to demonstrate that the employer is unable to locate ready, willing, and able employees of that type to fill needed positions. However, the Schedule A Visa acts as a shortcut because of the need for these types of employees throughout the nation. Nurses and physical therapists in many instances are given a place at the head of the line in terms of immigration for employment purposes in the US as a means of correcting shortages in these two fields.
Other than Nurses and Physical Therapists, Who Else Qualifies under Schedule A?
While Group I occupations include physical therapists and professional nurses who will be considered for employment in the U.S., Group II of the Schedule A occupations includes those of exceptional ability in arts or sciences. It is possible that because of your abilities in either of these areas you may qualify to work in the U.S. under the Schedule A Visa program.
How Can I Get Help in Completing a Schedule A Visa Application?
The Schedule A Visa is but one method of obtaining the ability to work in the U.S. Our firm can be of assistance in helping you decide if this is the correct Visa type in your circumstances.
Employers Can Also Benefit From Schedule A Designation
For employers seeking foreign employees in their businesses as nurses or physical therapists, it is possible to apply the Schedule A Visa to these employees. In other words, nurses and physical therapists may be eligible to obtain Schedule A Visa for an employer if that employer meets certain requirements codified in 20 CFR 656.3, 6 USCIS-PM E.7(C), (D), and 8 CFR 204.5. Our firm can assist your business in determining if you company may qualify as a Schedule A designated organization.
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