Apply for a U.S. Visa
in the Philippines
Work Visa FAQ
Before applying for a temporary worker visa at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad, applicants must have an approved Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker from USCIS. This petition must be submitted by your prospective employer no earlier than 6 months prior to the proposed employment start date. For more information, see USCIS’s Temporary Workers webpage. Employers should file the petition as soon as possible within the 6-month period to allow adequate time for processing. Once approved, the employer will be sent Form I-797, Notice of Action.
Important Note: The Form I-797 is no longer needed for your interview, however, to verify petition approval we will need your I-129 petition receipt number so please make sure to have this available.
No, there is no visa that covers casual employment in the U.S.
No.
Only your employer can sponsor you.
You may not enter the United States until 10 days prior to the start date of your employment as noted on your I-797 or offer of employment letter.
An applicant for an L-1 visa traveling on a blanket petition will need to pay the Fraud Prevention and Detection fee. On individualL, H-1B and H-2B petitions, the U.S. petitioner pays this Fraud Prevention and Detection fee to USCIS when they file the petition.