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B-1 In Lieu of H-1 Visa
The H-1 quota cuts down 50% or more applications each year. Legally, employees of foreign companies or entities can try and obtain B-1 visa in lieu of H-1 visas as long as they fulfill the following criteria outlined by the US Department of State.
Each intended B-1 (in lieu of H-1) entrant must:
1. Hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree
2. Plan to perform H-1B-caliber work or training
Guestbook Entry for Aruna , United States
Name
Aruna
Country
United States
State
Arizona
Guestbook Entry for Taruna Tayal , United States
Name
Taruna Tayal
Country
United States
State
NC
Guestbook Entry for Sundip Kadam , United States
Name
Sundip Kadam
Country
United States
State
NJ
I-1551 Stamping
As I got my approval/551 stamp this week, I thought it would be best to share some experience to help others; This may be applicable in Texas and
Atlanta, so read with caution and use accordingly.
Texas SC
485 rcpt date 2/2002
FP done 4/2003
Approved 5/2004
My online status never changed, except when approved (No change during FP etc). This may help some who are worried like me when online status never changed.