H1 DIY free (mitbbs) Part II

發信人: whitetulip (白色鬱丁香), 信區: JobHunting
標　題: CHECK LIST FOR APPLYING: H1-B (all)
發信站: Unknown Space - 未名空間 (Mon Aug 23 13:33:41 2004) WWW-POST

EMPLOYEE (ALIEN)

To apply for a temporary work visa you must first find a qualifying job. Use
the links at right to have your resume reviewed and submit it to thousands of
prospective employers.

A number of documents are needed to complete the H1-B application process.
Below, you will find the information necessary to help us prepare your H1-B
application.

You will absolutely need an original passport or a notarized copy of your
passport.
A notarized copy of your prior Notice of Approval of "H" status (I-797), if
any exists.
A current resume including your a detailed history of your employment for the
last six years. This should specifically include the name of your employers,
addresses, and dates of employment.
Original I-94 Card or copy notarized on the front and back.
Original college degree and any certified transcripts from your school
Original credentials evaluation
Any license required for your particular occupation , if any
Any W-2 forms for the past five years, if any exist.
A record of any awards you have received as part of your education and
employment career.
The most recent pay stub from your current employer.
Your present address
Your previous foreign address
Telephone numbers for day or evening
Your social security number.
Copies of any existing employment agreements or contracts or offers of
employment.
The name, address and telephone number of your Employer
Your employer's Federal I.D. Tax Number
Your current or expected Annual Income
The number of Employees for the employer
The date including year that the employer established its business.
A detailed employment description including job duties and job title.
EMPLOYER

Each employer sponsoring an H1-B applicant must complete an I-129 form which
requires the following information:

Name, address, telephone number, and fax number of Employer
The year the company was established
The IRS tax identification number
The total number of employees
The gross annual income for the previous year
The net annual income for the previous year
Do full-time employees receive any type of compensation other than salary,
i.e. health insurance, dental insurance, etc. If so, what type of compensation
and what is the annual value of such compensation?
The name and title of the person form your company who will be signing the INS
petitions and their address (if different from above)


發信人: STOCKDEEMON (注意：我不是別人的馬甲！), 信區: JobHunting
標　題: H1-B DIY (supplement)
發信站: Unknown Space - 未名空間 (Thu Aug 19 14:14:03 2004) WWW-POST

Sorry! I modified ilu's post a little bit without getting his/her approval in
advance. Here is the version for H-1B DIY for a company.

1. Form ETA9035

Before you start, read the following description at
http://ows.doleta.gov/foreign/h-1b.asp

On the site below, apply for LCA. You'll get a pdf file at last. Save it
and print it.
http://www.lca.doleta.gov/eta_start.cfm?actiontype=apply or
http://www.ows.doleta.gov/foreign/pdf/h1bhand_format.pdf

Regarding prevailing wage, DOL has its own online wage library, whose link is
at
http://www.flcdatacenter.com/owl.asp

The form can be submitted online or faxed. DOL responds very quickly. I wanna
say instantly. The form lists a term of up to 3 years, which is used by the
USCIS to determine how long a H-1B status is given.

Ask the head of HR to sign on the final certified copy.

2. Petition letter

This must be drafted in the name of the company. In the letter, the job
description, the beneficiary's qualifications, and the promise from the
employer must be specified.

Ask the head of HR to sign

3. List of documents in the package

From the petitioner: the employer

a. Filing fee of $185. Check is payable to US Citizenship and Immigration
Services. Personal check is accepted too. I mean, the beneficiary can write
the check too.
b. Form I-129 petition with H supplement and I-129W
c. Certified ETA-9035
d. Petition letter from the employer

BTW, a premium processing guarantees a response within 15 business days.
However, it needs a separate fee of $1,000 and a separate form (Form I-907).
Both Form I-907 and Form I-129 are downloadable from USCIS's website at
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm

The above must be original. The head of HR can be the representative of the
employer to sign on the forms.

From the beneficiary

e. Copies of diplomas and transcripts. H-1B visa requires the beneficiary has
a BS degree. If the beneficiary has gained his/her degrees in the US, then
his/her diplomas and transcripts gained in China are not needed. However, it's
always good to include a copy of them in English and Chinese.
If the beneficiary has degrees from China only, the copies must be certified
by independent organizations, for example, www.wes.org.
f. Copy of resume
g. Copy of I-20, if the beneficiary is an international student
h. Copy of EAD card, if the beneficiary is on OPT practional training
i. Copy of I-94 card
j. Copy of passport, which shows the beneficiary is able to legally work in
the US for sometime, for example, longer than the time specified on ETA9035
k. Copy of current visa
l. Copy of social security card

The above can be photocopies. However, to be safe, a certificate of
authenticity signed and sworn by the head of HR can be included, as I did in
my petition.

If you have any other questions, please let me know. I'll be more than happy
to help you out.



發信人: justgo (comeon), 信區: Immigration
標　題: H-1B DIY approved!!!
發信站: Unknown Space - 未名空間 (Tue Aug 17 17:25:18 2004) WWW-POST

received 07/20, normal processing, approved 08/10, vermont center.
big surprise to us. I don't realize it's so quick. Very happy.

I got all the infomation from this BBS, besides USCIS and Dept of Labor
websites. Many thanks to all the people who posted their experience
with H-1B DIY. Best wishes to you all.

The following is my checklist and hope it is useful.

Payment of the Petition Fee:
• Company Check: $185.00 payable to USCIS.

Petition Letter and Application Forms:
• Petition Letter.
• Form I-129.
• Form I-129 H Supplement.
• Form I-129W.
• Form ETA 9035E – Certified Labor Condition Application.

Supportive Evidence:
• Copy of Alien’s Passport, with expiration date of xxx.
• Copy of Alien’s two prior F-1 visas.
• Copy of Alien’s I-94.
• Copy of Alien’s EAD Card (OPT), with expiration date of xxx.
• Copy of Alien’s Social Security Card.
• Copy of Alien’s Resume.
• Copy of Alien’s latest I-20 issued for Pre-completion OPT.
• Copy of Alien’s Master’s degree and transcript issued by University.
• Copy of the offer letter issued to the Alien.

Additional Supportive Evidence:
• Copy of Alien’s four prior I-20s.
• Copy of Alien’s Bachelor’s degree and transcript.

發信人: binchang (bean), 信區: JobHunting
標　題: H1B DIY: 10月22日被批準
發信站: Unknown Space - 未名空間 (Tue Oct 28 00:16:39 2003) WWW-POST

費用：$130Petition Fee; $1,000(Premium Processing paid by myself); 共計$1,130;
$1000 additional fee的支票被退回來了（我們老板高興壞了）。
所在州：Ohio
寄出時間：10/20/2003
批準時間：10/22/2003 (10/24收到Email, 10/27收到Snailmail)
學位：計算機 碩士 8月份畢業
OPT：8/21/2003 - 8/20/2004
工作背景：曾在國有知名IT公司工作2年
Offer：$52,000/year
Checklist:
• A check of $130 for the petition fee (check # xxxx)
• A check of $1000 for the additional fee (check # xxxx)
• A check of $1000 for filing the premium processing (check # xxxx)
• Petition letter
• Form I-907
• Form I-129
• Form I-129 H Classification Supplement
• Form I-129W
• Form ETA9035 (Certified Labor Condition Application)
• Copy of my diploma of Master of Science
• Copy of my transcript from XXX University
• my resume
• Copy of my Employment Authorization Card (EAD)
• Copy of my latest Form I-20AB.
• Copy of my passport ID and visa pages
• Copies of my I-94 card and Social Security Card
• Copy of Tax Return 2002 of my employer

以上的Fillable Forms可以直接用Google搜到，與我情況類似的H1B基本不用找律師（除非錢多了燒的），當然有的公司自己有專人辦H1B，那就更好了。
關鍵是Employer的petition letter，一定要詳細說明為什麽公司非雇你，而不是別人，我花了兩個星期和老板商量我的工作職責的描述，修改，請別人看...
$1,000的Additional Fee是不是都免－－不太清楚，反正單寫一張支票就是了，Waive了他們會退回來。怕的是如果不免，而你又沒寄，就耽誤時間了。
Premium Fee看各人情況，申請前不知哪位發文分析說今年的限額要滿了，搞得我緊張兮兮地申請Premium Processing。到現在還不知道今年的限額到底用了多少！估計年底前申請應該不會有問題。

多謝站上各位朋友的幫助！特發文感謝，並祝好運！

發信人: AMD (Duron), 信區: JobHunting
標　題: I DIY MY H1B SUCESSFULLY!!!
發信站: Unknown Space - 未名空間 (Mon Dec 29 14:53:34 2003) WWW-POST

I just received the approval notice email from Vermont Service Center, it
saying my H1B has been approved. That is so great!!! It could be the best new
year gift I ever received!!!

I started to DIY my H1B case since 12/02/2003. Here I would like to present my
faithful appreciation to downstreet and bballfan. With their clear and helpful
posts on BBS, it only took me less than two weeks to get all paperwork ready.
Even at that time, my company thought whether I should find a lawyer to do
that, but I insisted DIY (I would not pay that lawyer fee, I would not trust
those lawyers).

Fellow bballfan’s famous post “H1B自己申請”. Only one clear shot down H1B!
Here I will like to present my personal experience on H1B. If anyone want any
suggestion on H1B DIY, drop me emails. I will be more than happy to assist you
through. Come on, throw those lawyers away, trust yourself.

Here I list the date and the check list in my H1B application package:

Submitted Date: 12/16/2003
Receipt Date: 12/18/2003
Approved Date: 12/29/2003
Case: Premium Processing Unit
Center: Vermont Service Center


1. Payment of the Fee:
• Company Check #xxx: $130.00 for I-129
• Company Check #xxx: $1,000.00 for I-907

2. Application Forms:
• Form I-129.
• H Classification Supplement w/ one-page attachment.
• Form I-129W.
• Form I-907. (premier handling)
• Certified Labor Condition Application – ETA 9035E.

3. Supportive Evidence:
• The petition letter issued to Your company
• Copy of Alien’s Passport.
• Copy of Alien’s I-94.
• Copy of Alien’s current visa.
• Copy of Alien’s Social Security Card.
• Copy of Alien’s EAD Card, expired upon XXXX/2004.
• Copy of Alien’s original I-20 issued prior to SEVIS entry.
• Copy of Alien’s updated I-20 issued for Post-completion OPT after SEVIS
entry.
• Copy of Alien’s US Master’s degree and transcript issued Your university

• Copy of Alien’s Resume.

發信人: hxzst (joe), 信區: JobHunting
標　題: 一點辦H1的經驗，希望對大家有幫助
發信站: The unknown SPACE (Thu Mar 27 12:01:03 2003) WWW-POST

(如果有寫的不清楚的地方，給我在買買提的信箱留言，我會盡量解釋)

在開始行動之前，先去www.immigration.gov看看，了解一下辦H1的基本知識。
然後找老板確定你的工作職責，內容，最好做成書麵的在以後的過程中參考。再確
定公司即使不出錢起碼提供相關文件，以及確定在PETITION上簽字的人。

一步確定你的工資不少於PREVAILING WAGE的5%。 PREVAILING WAGE 可以從網上查http://edc.dws.state.ut.us/owl.asp ( 也許這個應該在接受OFFER之前做？)

然後申請LCA，Labor Condition Application - EAT9035,
也可以在網上辦，http://www.lca.doleta.gov/ 大概半小時可以拿到。WAGE SOURCE 填 ONLINE WAGE LIBRARY。
不過如果職位與ONLINE WAGE LIBRARY 裏的描述不是十分一致，建議找勞工部申請SESA，沒有費用的。如果老板不願意或者怕麻煩，找律師做很快，他們大概會收一小時的費用，當天或第二天能拿到文件。

然後填I129，I129W，I907(PREMIUM SERVICE REQUEST FORM)，可以從www.immigration.gov下載。I129W和I907可以用ACROBAT READER 填，I129不行，得先用ACROBAT做成表格。當然也可以選擇用打字機填。其中一些內容要公司提供，諸如雇員人數，公司年收入，TYPE OF BUSINESS 接著寫 COVER LETTER ，以公司名義寫給BCIS。內容包括公司簡介，財務狀況，職
位的工作內容，為什麽該職位需要學位，ALIEN(就是你)的學曆，經驗，為什麽是
這個職位的最佳人選。

(例文)
March 14, 2003

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services
Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden St.
Saint Albans, Vermont 05479

Re: Petition for H1-B1 Non-Immigrant Worker
Petitioner: ********
Beneficiary: ********

Dear B.C.I.S. Adjudicating Officer:

We submit this letter in support of our petition to obtain H1-B1 visa status
for *** (your name) in order that he may perform temporary services in a
specialty occupation with ***(company name). (your name) will function as
(position) in our company in (city, state). This H1-B1 position is scheduled
to begin on mm/dd/yyyy1, or upon approval of this petition, and to terminate
on or before mm/dd/yyyy2 (3 years from yyyy1 ).

***(company) was established in (year), blahblahblah about your company

At the present time, we are in need of a (title of position). The major
duties of this position are to blahblahblah

This position requires (skills, education, degree)

***(your name) is well qualified for this position. He obtained his (degree)
from (school) in May 2002. During the study for this advanced degree, (your
name) acquired advanced knowledge and strong skills on (related fields).
(your name) 's academic background and work experience are particularly
well suited to our need for the (position).

We currently intend to retain (your name)'s services at a starting base
salary of ($000000) per year. He will work full-time at our location in
(city, state). He will receive our standard employee benefits. We understand
the terms and conditions of (your name)’s H1-B1 employment and will be
in full observance of them.

In view of our crucial need of (your name)'s services, we respectfully request

your favorable consideration and expeditious processing of the attached
petition.

Thank you for your kind attention and cooperation in this matter.

Sincerely,

***(someone who may sign this and I129 and LCA)
(title of this someone above)

下來的東西就簡單了，護照，簽證，I94，I20，EAD，成績單，學位，公司年底財務報告。

最後，最重要的，支票！

律師做的主要就是申請一份LCA，寫COVER LETTER，如果你可以把其他做好，甚至COVER LETTER 也寫好，然後請他給改改，REVIEW一下所有資料，加上申請LCA，大概一共付他兩小時費用就可以了。

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