Appoint a lawyer to represent your application for a Trainee Visa to the United States.
An H3 visa is a temporary visa for individuals to undertake job-related training in the US that is not available in their home country. The training provided cannot be for graduate medical education or for the purpose of providing employment.
Post-secondary students and recent graduates wishing to undertake graduate or medical education in the US may be eligible to apply for a J1 visa as an Intern or Physician and other professionals may be eligible for a J1 visa as a Trainee.
AssessmentH3 Visa Requirements
To qualify for an H3 visa, the applicant must be invited by an organization or individual to receive training in a field such as agriculture, commerce, communications, finance, government or transportation that is unavailable in their home country. The training must be formally structured and directly related to the applicant's career which they must intend to pursue outside of the US.
H3 visa applicants may also be required to meet certain health and character requirements.
AssessmentH3 Visa Entitlements
An H3 visa entitles the holder to undertake training with a sponsor in the US temporarily. An H3 visa is usually granted for the duration of the training program and is limited to a maximum of 2 years.
Spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age may apply for the applicable derivative visa (H4) to join their spouse or parent in the US. Accompanying spouses and children are entitled to study in the United States but are not entitled to undertake any employment without obtaining an appropriate work visa.
AssessmentH3 Visa Processing Time and Costs
| Our Fees | |
|---|---|
| Premium Migration Service | US$1999 |
| Government Fees and Processing Times | |
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| Application Fee | US$325-US$1550/US$190 |
| Partner Application Fee | US$325-US$1550/US$190 |
| Dependents Application Fee | US$325-US$1550/US$190 |
| Processing Time | 15 days - 3 months |
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J1 Visa for Interns
A J1 visa allows post-secondary students and recent graduates to engage in educational cultural exchange programs and internships in the US. -
J1 Visa for Physicians
A J1 visa allows recent medical graduates to participate in further medical education or training at accredited schools and institutions in the US. -
J1 Visa for Trainees
A J1 visa allows those with a bachelor degree and/or some work experience to participate in a structured, occupation-related training program in the US.
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