Immigration Attorneys For Nannies & Au Pairs In Southern California
H-2B Visa attorney For H-2B,Nannies & Au Pairs In Southern California
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J-1 Visa And The Au Pair Program
The H-2B visa is usually used by companies that run seasonal or intermittent businesses to get temporary help. However, host families may petition to receive an H-2B visa for nanny. nanny visa usa requirements include nannies with H-2B visas must work for less than 12 months each year and be paid the prevailing wage as defined by the U.S. Labor Department. The duration of the visa can be up to three years.
The B-1 visa is meant for domestic workers who wish to accompany U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or foreign nationals on their temporary stay in the U.S. A written employment contract must be drawn up between both parties that guarantee payment of the prevailing wage for an eight-hour workday and benefits are typically given to U.S. domestic workers. This type of visa is usually valid for no more than six months but can be extended.
Permanent Employment Certification allows a host family to hire a foreign nanny for a permanent position. Like the H-2B visa, PERM requires the host family to prove that no U.S. workers are available for the position and to pay the nanny a prevailing wage. Naturally, they are not required to prove that the work is temporary in nature. Once approved, the host family may petition for the nanny to attain resident status.
There are two types of temporary visas available for nannies:
H-2B (Temporary Non-Agricultural Workers) and
J-1 (Exchange Visitors)
Yes, The H-2B visa can be valid for up to three years. Having a newborn with both parents working full time that travel frequently would be precisely the type of situation that would qualify for an H-2B.
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