{"id":22795,"date":"2025-09-30T23:39:16","date_gmt":"2025-09-30T23:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pasona.aukrim.net\/c\/career-tips\/1-visa\/"},"modified":"2025-10-24T10:53:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T10:53:48","slug":"1-visa","status":"publish","type":"career-tips","link":"https:\/\/d3q8xutu1rneyj.cloudfront.net\/en\/c\/career-tips\/1-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"1. About U.S. visas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">\u2460 U.S. Visa Basics<\/h2>\n<p>To work or live long-term in the U.S., a visa is required.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">Immigrant visa<\/span>: for permanent residence.<\/li>\n<li<span class=\"fw-bold\">>Nonimmigrant visa<\/span>: for study, work, or long-term stay.<\/li>\n<li>To earn income, a valid <span class=\"fw-bold\">work visa<\/span> tied to an employer is necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">\u2461 Common Work &#038; Student Visas<\/h2>\n<p>Representative visas used by Japanese nationals include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">H-1B<\/span>: specialty occupations, max 6 years.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">L-1<\/span>: intra-company transfers, executives\/specialized knowledge, up to 7 years.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">E-1\/E-2<\/span>: treaty trader and investor visas under U.S.-Japan treaty.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">OPT\/CPT<\/span>: student training programs linked to academic study.<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"fw-bold\">F-1\/M\/J<\/span>: student and training visas with limited work options.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">\u2462 Spouses of Visa Holders<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Spouses of E and L visa holders: If the I-94 record lists the correct status (E-1S \/ E-2S \/ L-2S), they can generally work without applying for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).<\/li>\n<li>Spouses of J-1 visa holders (J-2 visa): They may work if they obtain an EAD.<\/li>\n<li>Spouses of G-4 visa holders (employees of international organizations): They may also work if they obtain an EAD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"mt-5 mb-4 p-2 fs-4 text-red border-bottom\">\u2463 Key Considerations <\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Visa eligibility depends on education, skills, and employer sponsorship.<\/li>\n<li>Application procedures are complex; errors can cause lost opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Rules change frequently \u2014 always check USCIS guidelines or consult an expert.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"mt-4 mb-4 p-2 fs-5\">Points Summary<\/h3>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th> Category <\/th>\n<th> Key Points <\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<p><tboy><\/p>\n<tr>\n<th>Visa Types<\/th>\n<td>Immigrant (permanent), Nonimmigrant (study, work, stay) <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Major Work Visas<\/th>\n<td>H-1B, L-1, E-1\/E-2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th>Student-Related<\/th>\n<td>OPT, CPT, F-1, M, J visas<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2460 U.S. Visa Basics To work or live long-term in the U.S., a visa is required. 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