How long can I stay abroad on a work visa?

There are many Sino-foreign joint ventures now, so sometimes some friends may need to work in China for a period of time. Most countries need to apply for a visa to enter the country, but the time spent abroad is different according to the purpose of going abroad. How long can I stay abroad on a work visa? The following is a detailed introduction for everyone, hoping to help everyone. First, the United States immigration visa processing process

1. Submit a payment application to the US Immigration Service. After accepting the case, you will be given a file number. You can go to official website Immigration Bureau to check the progress.

2. If the application is passed, the Immigration Bureau will give you a notice and ask you to provide relevant materials (general evidence materials include innocence certificate, no criminal record certificate and financial guarantee).

4. Background check. The waiting time at this stage will be longer, depending on what kind of immigration you are applying for.

5. Supplementary materials (if the Immigration Department needs you to further supplement the materials).

6. If the materials are approved, the Immigration Bureau will transfer your case to the US Consulate General in Guangzhou.

7. The Consulate General will inform you to arrange the interview time.

8. Physical examination.

9. Interview.

10, fill in the mailing address after the interview.

1 1. The immigrant visa package will be sent home.

12. When entering the United States within the validity period of the visa, the customs will fill in the information and then wait for the green card.

2. How long does it take to apply for a visa?

Due to different countries and visa types, there will be differences.

It can be said that it ranges from 3 to 30 days. It takes 1-3 working days to apply for a visa to Southeast Asia;

It takes 5-7 working days to apply for a Japanese and Korean visa;

Visa for other Asian countries takes 7- 10 working days;

Generally, it takes 5 working days for each embassy to review European visas, but an appointment is required in advance.

The results will be known within 0/working days of the US-Canada visa/KLOC, but you need to make an appointment for an interview one month in advance.

African visas take 7- 15 working days, such as Egypt, South Africa, Tanzania and Kenya.

3. How long can I stay abroad on a work visa?

The length of your stay in the United States depends on what kind of visa you apply for. H 1-B work visa is valid for three years, and can be extended for another three years after its expiration. L- 1 Work visa granted for the first time 1 year, which can be extended later. Each extension is generally 2 or 3 years, with a maximum of 7 years.

The validity period of 1 and H 1-B work visas:

H 1-B visa is issued for three years, and can be extended for another three years upon expiration. Generally speaking, H 1-B visa holders can stay in the United States for six years; In some cases, the identity of H 1B can exceed six years. Under the normal circumstances of six years, enough holders of H 1B can get American green cards, and beneficiaries can apply for green cards while working. Green card holders can apply for American citizenship after living in the United States for a certain period of time.

2.L 1 duration of work visa:

The validity of the L 1 visa depends on the working period specified in the applicant's work permit approval. It is basically the first time to grant a 1 year visa. Technicians (L 1-B) can be extended for up to 5 years, and managers (L 1_A) and above can be extended for up to 7 years.

The above is the legal knowledge about "how long can a work visa stay abroad" and so on. How long a work visa can stay abroad depends mainly on which country you apply for a visa. In some countries, you can stay for one year with a work visa, while in other countries, you can stay for a longer period, but the longest period cannot exceed seven years.