| Question: I have tried to come to the U.S. many times, | | | | training. |
| but only to get refused by the U.S. embassy. I have | | | | Question: What types of positions will qualify for the |
| been told that I do not qualify for an H-1B or Specialty | | | | H-3 Visa? |
| Occupation Work Visa because I do not have a | | | | Answer: There is not any particular position. That is |
| college degree. I have been told that I cannot get a | | | | why this is such a nice visa. It can be computer related, |
| Labor Certification for the Green Card because I have | | | | managerial related, medical, operational, clerking, |
| no experience and I have been told that I cannot work | | | | warehousing, and so on. |
| on a Student Visa. I really want to come to the United | | | | Question: How long does this visa last for? |
| States, but do not know how. Can you suggest any | | | | Answer: Normally, it lasts for up to two years. But you |
| options? | | | | want to keep something in mind. First, as long as you |
| Answer: Yes, there is a visa known as the H-3 Visa. It | | | | leave the U.S. prior to the actual two years has been |
| is known as the trainee visa. What this means is that | | | | completed, you can return to the U.S. at any time |
| you can come to the United States in order to get | | | | afterwards with a valid visa. However, if you actually |
| training in a field that interest you. | | | | stay the entire two years, you must stay outside of |
| Question: Are you allowed to work on this visa? | | | | the U.S. for six months. |
| Answer: First, the visa is not primarily for working. | | | | Question: Is there anyway to change your status to |
| However, as long as there is a program that you will | | | | another visa after you would get the H-3? |
| be trained, then work can be done in order to | | | | Answer: Yes, you can change or adjust your status |
| supplement and understand the training. Thus, there will | | | | when you're on the H-3. For example, part of your |
| be a portion of each day that will be devoted to | | | | training might be to complete your degree. Once that |
| working. You can get paid for this work. | | | | happened, then you could change for H-3 to H-1B |
| Question: What if the company does not have a | | | | which is a working visa. You could also change it to a |
| training program? | | | | myriad of different other types of visas. This visa is a |
| Answer: It is not necessary that they already have a | | | | very nice one for people in your situation and all you |
| training program. However, if they already have one in | | | | need is a company willing to sponsor you for this visa |
| existence, then it would go smoother. However, the | | | | with the intention to train you for some type of position. |
| training program can be established for the first time | | | | You should inquire into this visa so that you are not |
| so that you can come to the U.S. to get the training | | | | stuck outside the U.S. |
| with the necessary work support to understand the | | | | |