US President Donald Trump recently announced to increase the fees of the H-1B visa under the temporary category. After which there was a stir in India. It is available for professional jobs. IT sector, medical and scientific research are specially used for those working. China has released the same K visa. There is also a lot of discussion about this. Let’s know in detail about the US visa system and China’s new K visa.
The main category of America’s visa
This is for those who want to come to America for some time. There are many categories in it too-
- B-1/B-2 Visa- It is for business and tourist. If someone is going to America for a meeting, conference or tourism, then this visa is needed.
- F-1 Visa- To study in America. This is the most favorite visa of Indian students.
- M-1 Visa- For professional or technical studies.
- J-1 Visa- For exchange programs, research and teaching.
- H-1B Visa- Especially for professional jobs. IT sector is most commonly used.
- H-2A/H-2B Visa- For temporary agriculture and non-agricultural workers.
- L-1 Visa- For employees transferred from the same company branch to America.
- O Visa – People who have extraordinary talent in science, art, business or sports.
- P Visa – For athletes and artists.
2. immigrant visa (permanent)
- Family Based Green Card- American citizens can call their spouse, children or parents.
- Employment based green card- for highly educated or skilled workers. It has categories from EB-1 to EB-5.
- Diversity Visa (DV Lottery)- Every year the US gives green cards to citizens of some countries through lottery system.
- Refugee and Asylum Visa- This visa is issued for refugees.
H-1B visa dispute
The H-1B visa is for the foreign professionals who have expertise. Such as IT, Engineering, Medical and Scientific Research Field. The US issues 65000 H-1B visas every year. Apart from this, 20 thousand visas are reserved from American universities to those holding masters or above degrees.
Many American leaders believe that foreigners are getting American jobs due to H-1B visas. Some people allege that they send employees to America at cheap prices and snatch local effective jobs.
What is China’s new K visa?
Stem subjects for K Visa should have at least bachelor’s degree. At the same time, Stem is doing research in fields or is associated with or teaching a university or iconic institution. K Visa is quite different from America’s H-1B visa in a case. It is not mandatory to invite an employer or institution in China for application for K Visa.
Comparison between K Visa and H-1B visa
| Subject | America h-1B visa | China k visa |
|---|---|---|
| Employer request | The support of an American employer is usually needed. | The applicant does not require an invitation from the employer / institution. |
| Fees | Recently, according to some reports, the fee has increased in H-1B visa. | The clear description of the fee has not come yet. |
| Lottery or selection process | The H-1B visa has a lottery system as applicants are very high. | K visa seems low like this system because the applicants will be qualified; A system like lottery was not announced yet. |
| Visa period and multi -entry facilities | Usually limited duration (3-6 years), some extension possible. | More flexibility, multi -entry allowed, and the possibility of more expansion. |
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