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Vipin Question by Vipin on Apr 14, 2023Hindi
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Myself Vipin Singhal 41 years old. I am Mechanical engineer and MBA (distance learning), I am IATF auditor & Aerospace auditor - 3rd party these are globally accepted and I can audit anywhere in world and I am doing this auditing from 2014 onward. Currently I am working in India with one of the certification body and doing audits in India only. Now I want to relocate to USA and asked my company to sponsor VISA because my company is USA base but currently they are not sponsoring my VISA. I already have USA B1/B2 Visa which is valid till 2029. Can you please guide me how i can get USA work VISA if no company is sponsoring me.

Ans: Hello Vipin,
To get USA work visa you should have sponsor otherwise it will not be possible for you to work in USA.
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Belgaum Engineering Graduate (2yr Exp) Seeking US Work Visa for Relocation I'm a graduate engineer from Belgaum, India, with 2 years of experience under my belt. Currently, I work for a company headquartered in New York, but I'm based in their Pune office. However, my dream is to relocate to the US and contribute my skills directly to the New York HQ team. To achieve this, I'm actively seeking guidance on obtaining the necessary work permit or work visa that would allow me to make this transition. I'm confident I can make a valuable contribution to the US team. If you have any insights or can share the process of obtaining a US work visa for HQ relocation cases like mine, I would be incredibly grateful. Any advice on navigating this path, including the most suitable visa type and application procedures, would be immensely helpful. Thank you for your time and support!
Ans: I understand your desire to relocate to the US and contribute your skills directly to your company's New York HQ team. While I can't offer legal advice, I can certainly help by providing some general information and resources that might be helpful in your search for a suitable work visa.

Possible Visa Options:

1. Intracompany Transfer Visa (L-1 Visa):

- This option could be suitable if your company has an existing branch, subsidiary, or affiliate in the US. As you already work for the company, obtaining an L-1 visa could be a smoother process.
- There are two categories: L-1A for managers and executives and L-1B for specialized knowledge workers. You might qualify under the L-1B category.

2. H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa:

- This visa is generally for foreign professionals with specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) in their field. Your engineering background may make you eligible.
- However, this visa has an annual cap and is subject to a lottery system, making it more competitive.

3. Other Specialized Visas:

- Explore other options like the TN NAFTA professional visa (if applicable) or the O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in their field.

Resources to Help You:

- US Department of State Visa Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS): https://www.uscis.gov/
- Consult an Immigration Attorney: For specific guidance and assistance navigating the complexities of visa applications, consulting an experienced immigration attorney is highly recommended.

Additional Tips:

- Start your research early! Visa applications can take time, so begin exploring your options well in advance.
- Network with colleagues in the US office and your company's HR department. They might offer valuable insights and support.
- Gather all necessary documents well in advance. Each visa category has specific requirements.
- Be prepared for the visa interview. Research common questions and practice your answers to ensure clear and confident communication.

Remember, this information is intended for general guidance only. For specific legal advice and assistance tailored to your unique situation, consulting an immigration attorney is crucial.

I hope this helps! Best of luck on your journey to relocate and contribute your skills directly to your company's US team.

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Hii respected sir I passed my 12th hsc in 2024 from Maharashtra state board ( pcb) and my marks scored was Physics - 65 Chemistry- 65 Biology- 82 English - 76 Fisheries- 159 And I was preparing for neet ug 2024,but unfortunately I wasn't able to make that year due to neet scam and all what happened that year... And took drop year to prepare for neet ug 2025...and was prepared enough but at the end got panicked due to the tough examination and even in my 2nd attempt I was not able to make it that year too... So I gave myself one more last chance... And got the gut to take another drop year(2nd drop for neet ug 2026)..and I started my prep in July 2025 ( with pw yakeen batch) everything was going good initially.. Was doing regular classes.. Giving mocks and all.. No stress.. And was Beleiving that this time I will definitely make it in 2026 ... But then came the actual phase of my prep.... When I saw all my friends moving out, doing different courses, and improving their lives.. While I had been stuck in the neet loop.... I felt absolutely lonely, I used to be depressed my whole day, and because of this I used to constantly regret about my past decisions that if I could have done that life could have been much better, and I faced some family problems, taunts from relatives which affected me so much mentally, I got affected by allergic asthama.. And just 3 months before neet.. My 15 days wasted due to asthama and fever... I loosed my weight.. And in January and February... I wasn't even able to sleep properly ,I was just depressed that what if I also will not be able to make this year too.. It's already my 3rd attempt... And somehow I kept going but in April I finally accepted that I will not be able to clear neet ug in 2026 too.....And at the end I just wanna say is I wasted my 3 precious neet ug attempts and 2 drop years.. Coz when you are not able to achieve anything that's totally a waste.. And now I only have two options either I regret everything and waste more time or I just move forward thinking about my career... I decided that I will take a final drop year( last attempt) for NEET 2027, I know many people will say that pls don't take it... Coz I definitely know that it will be much more difficult.. But in all the 3 attempts I gave for neet ug.. I was never able to give my best.. and I know very well from my side that if just once I gave my best na.. I will definitely clear it... But it's definitely gonna be my last attempt for 2027..and I cannot afford a 0.1% of error in my preparation... And if I didn't cleared this time.. I am definitely gonna leave this rat race... And that's why I decided to take another (3rd and last drop for neet 2027) and alternatively if I didn't cleared neet ug and didn't got into mbbs... Instead of doing other courses like bams, bhms, biotech, bsc... I decided that I will do engineering but I didn't took maths in hsc 2024 boards and that's why I wanna know about the isolated subject examination.. I heard that even if I am from pcb background... I can do engineering.. I just wanna appear for isolated subject examination maths in 2026(july) so can i give isolated exam in 2026 in July 2026 ( coz improvement exam occurs in July only) and I don't wanna wait for 2027 for maths exam..........so would I be eligible for engineering?? What I have to do further can someone pls explain me I don't have any idea about it... What I have to do further? Coz for second option if I didn't cleared neet ug 2027 I am gonna take admission in engineering in 2027 through mhtcet 2027 pcm examination. So can I do it... So what I have to do further ? Can you pls help me with it sir? And o definitely know that if I just get once the chance of mhtcet I can definitely score 95+ percentile which will help me in landing into very good engineering colleges like ict, vjti, etc.
Ans: When no magic happened in 3 attempts, what will happen in the 4th attempt? Just a waste of time and money. Not at all recommended to repeat the same exercise again and again without any solid outcome. You have a lot of excuses to escape from the studies.

Yet, to boost your morale, here is my short reply: Your journey shows resilience, not failure. If medicine is still your dream and you truly believe you have one best attempt left, take NEET 2027 with a disciplined “final-shot” mindset, but build a smart backup in parallel by confirming with the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education whether you can appear for Mathematics as an isolated or additional subject in 2026. If accepted and recognized for eligibility, that can open the path to engineering via MHT-CET/JEE as a strong Plan B, giving you both hope and security instead of an all-or-nothing gamble.

Good luck.
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