H-3 Visas

Purpose:

allows individuals to come to the U.S. temporarily to receive instruction and training from a company in the U.S.

Requirements:

(1) you must have the necessary education and experience to complete the U.S. training program

(2) a training offer from a company in the U.S.

Duration:

variable (duration of training program, but not to exceed 2 years)

Description:

The H-3 visa allows individuals to come to the U.S. to receive instruction and training from a U.S. company. The training you receive in the U.S. must be unavailable to you, personally, in your home country. Furthermore, you must show that the training will further your career in your home country. You are able to work with an H-3 visa, but your work must be incidental to your training. If your work is considered as productive employment rather than training, you will not be eligible for an H-3 visa. To get a H-3 visa, you need a specific offer from a qualified company in the U.S. With H-3 status, you are allowed to remain in the U.S. for the duration of your training program, for a maximum of 2 years.

Immigration law is often complex in nature with different eligibility and filing requirements. The material on this page and the other pages of this web site is general and for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice and counsel of an attorney, and you should not rely on it solely when making decisions about your immigration status.

If you would like me to examine your particular situation and assist you in applying for a visa, it is possible to arrange for a consultation by telephone or e-mail.

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