Hello ,
Right now i am on H4 and i am giving my License for New york next month .
1. Do i need Visa screening to apply for H1B ?
And also Can any one of you help me understand this paragraph in the BCIS site below
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/health_cert.htm
"Are Nonimmigrants Subject to the Health Care Worker Certification Requirements?
Yes, as of July 26, 2004, if a nonimmigrant is seeking to be admitted to the United States, is changing status, and/or is requesting an extension of stay, he or she must provide evidence of health care worker certification if the primary purpose for coming to or remaining in the United States is employment in one of the affected health care occupations. Previously, under section 212(d)(3) of the Act, the CIS and the Department of State waived Health Care Worker certification requirements for nonimmigrants, while requiring it for immigrants. After careful consideration of the statute and legislative history, it has been determined that nonimmigrants are also subject to the certification requirements. "
My question is , Since i am already in US on H4 , If i apply H1B before july 26 , 2004 , I don't need to apply health certification . Is my interpretation correct ??
Can any one of you help me understand , I really appreciate your input !
Thanks in Advance !!
Right now i am on H4 and i am giving my License for New york next month .
1. Do i need Visa screening to apply for H1B ?
And also Can any one of you help me understand this paragraph in the BCIS site below
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/health_cert.htm
"Are Nonimmigrants Subject to the Health Care Worker Certification Requirements?
Yes, as of July 26, 2004, if a nonimmigrant is seeking to be admitted to the United States, is changing status, and/or is requesting an extension of stay, he or she must provide evidence of health care worker certification if the primary purpose for coming to or remaining in the United States is employment in one of the affected health care occupations. Previously, under section 212(d)(3) of the Act, the CIS and the Department of State waived Health Care Worker certification requirements for nonimmigrants, while requiring it for immigrants. After careful consideration of the statute and legislative history, it has been determined that nonimmigrants are also subject to the certification requirements. "
My question is , Since i am already in US on H4 , If i apply H1B before july 26 , 2004 , I don't need to apply health certification . Is my interpretation correct ??
Can any one of you help me understand , I really appreciate your input !
Thanks in Advance !!