CIP CIP Visa & Status Applications 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which nonimmigrant visa category is used for temporary workers in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher?
- H-2B
- H-1B (Correct answer)
- L-1
- O-1
Correct answer: H-1B
The H-1B visa is designated for specialty occupation workers who require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field.
Question 2: What is the annual base H-1B visa cap for non-exempt employers?
- 45,000
- 65,000 (Correct answer)
- 85,000
- 100,000
Correct answer: 65,000
The base H-1B cap is 65,000 visas per fiscal year, with an additional 20,000 reserved for U.S. advanced degree holders.
Question 3: The B-1/B-2 visa is primarily issued for which purpose?
- Permanent employment
- Business visits and tourism (Correct answer)
- Full-time study
- Exchange visitor programs
Correct answer: Business visits and tourism
B-1 covers temporary business visitors and B-2 covers tourists; they are commonly issued together as the B-1/B-2 combination visa.
Question 4: Which visa allows multinational company employees to transfer to a U.S. office in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge capacity?
- H-2A
- L-1 (Correct answer)
- E-2
- TN
Correct answer: L-1
The L-1 visa is specifically designed for intracompany transferees moving to a U.S. affiliate, parent, or subsidiary.
Question 5: An F-1 student wishing to engage in on-campus employment during the academic year must obtain authorization from which entity?
- USCIS by filing Form I-765
- Their Designated School Official (DSO) (Correct answer)
- The Department of Labor
- The Department of State
Correct answer: Their Designated School Official (DSO)
On-campus employment for F-1 students does not require USCIS approval; the student simply needs authorization from their DSO at the institution.
Question 6: What is the standard duration of Optional Practical Training (OPT) authorization for F-1 students upon graduation?
- 6 months
- 12 months (Correct answer)
- 24 months
- 36 months
Correct answer: 12 months
Standard post-completion OPT is authorized for 12 months, with a potential 24-month STEM extension available for qualifying degree programs.
CIP CIP Visa & Status Applications 1
Which nonimmigrant visa category is used for temporary workers in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher?