The word “training” means different things to different people as well as to the government. A variety of U.S. visa categories exist, which accommodate training activities for both trainees and trainers. Which one(s) to utilize depends on many factors, including compensation; length of time required; type and structure of the training; group or individual trainee(s); current U.S. visa status of the trainee; availability of the training in the home country; processing times; experience and education of the prospective trainee, whether privately or government sponsored; difficulty and cost in obtaining the particular visa type; and employer and trainee compliance requirements. The session will help you sort them out and provide a road map for determining the correct approach.
Learning Objectives:
To gain an understanding of each of the U.S. visa categories used for training foreign nationals in the U.S.
How to analyze which visa would apply based on the characteristics of the training and the trainee’s background.
Be able to explain the requirements, process, time frame and costs in seeking the selected trainee visa.
Understand the role of the HR specialist, manager, counsel and prospective trainee in the process.
Put in place safeguards to assure that the employer and trainee maintain immigration compliance during the training program.