Thursday, January 15, 2009

Domestic Helper, USA Visa: Reviewing the Rules

By Alice Sy

For a U.S.-applying domestic helper, USA Visa is very much necessary. No domestic helper is able to enter the States or to travel with their employer without an approved visa. When it comes to applying for one, you need to remember the necessary rules.

Basically, a domestic helper needs to apply for a non-immigrant visa. A non-immigrant visa is required since the domestic helpers are not allowed to stay within the U.S. after the contract has already expired. This means that before a domestic helper can work in the U.S., he or she must already have an existing employer.

For a lawful recognition on the worker rights in the U.S. of the domestic helper, USA Visa must first be obtained. Along with the scheduled interview in the American embassy, a domestic helper must be able to present the necessary papers such as passport, application confirmation sheet, and other expired or existing visas.

Of course, fees apply when you decide to submit for an American visa. The application fee is necessary in order to acquire the application form typically available on the web. One thing that domestic helpers need to remember is that this payment cannot be refunded. They need to be prepared to pay for expenses involved in visa application.

As for the application form, this needs to be duly filled up by the concerned domestic helper. USA Visa can be difficult to obtain if there are any incomplete portions on the application form. In addition to this, the applicant would need to include his or her latest personal picture as well.

Since most home helpers applying for a U.S. visa will be traveling with their employers to America, the employer must be able to present an employment contract for the visa interview. The contract must be signed by both parties- employee and employer- and needs to follow the labor rules prevalent in the U.S.

Another important requirement in the application for visa is for the domestic helper to present an attestation on his or her residence in the home country. Intent on illegal staying in the United States needs to be disproved by the domestic helper. USA Visa attainment otherwise could be jeopardized for the applicant.

Finally, it is also required for the domestic helper to be employed by the employer for at least one year. If all requirements are faithfully complied with and if the interview goes successfully for the domestic helper, USA Visa approval is almost always certain. - 16955

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