Crucial steps to get your US visa approved
Ready to scale up and set up a US business? There are a lot of factors to consider when sending an employee to live in the US. A vital yet often-overlooked consideration is the US visa application: when to apply and what visa has the best chance of approval? EU citizens planning to live and work in the US can’t just move and work in the US; the US government requires them and their company to meet certain criteria, which aren’t always easy to prove. The type of visa a company applies for will determine the application time, approval or denial chances and duration of the visa. Whatever visa selected, the most crucial element is proving that there is a benefit for the US. What does this mean, and how to make sure your visa application does not get denied? Steve Maggi of SMA Law Firm shares examples of his extensive experience in helping expats secure their visas and explains the crucial do’s and don’ts when applying for a US visa. To sum it up: It is a question of mentality- don’t cut corners!
“There are different kinds of visas, one is more easily approved, and the other is more easily denied”
Steve Maggi, SMA Law firm
What you will learn:
· How to apply for a US work permit
· Do I need a US visa?
· What is most important to secure a US visa?
· How much money is needed to obtain a visa?
· Different types of visas
· Why “How will this benefit the US?” is one of the most important questions on a visa application
· Why the text on the Statue of Liberty is outdated
· What is an ESTA and what does it allow a visitor to the US do?
Resources
Culture Guide - Top 10 insights for doing business in the US
Connect with Steve Maggi on LinkedIn
The Culture Map - insightful book about cultural differences. A fun and easy read!
TABS - US back office services under one roof
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