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> Consulate in Singapore Addresses H-1B1 Fees, Equivalencies
In response to email inquiries from AILA member Naomi Schorr,
the U.S. consulate in Singapore has provided the following
information about the fees for filing for an H-1B1 under the
Singapore Free Trade Agreement, and about the standards for a degree
equivalency under the Agreement.
With respect to the fees, the consulate stated:
"The fees are the same for all visa types, S$170, payable with a
Cashier's Order to 'American Embassy, Singapore.'… The H1B fees do
not apply (those fees are payable in the US when the I-129 is filed
- an I-129 is not required for the H1B1)…."
With respect to degree equivalencies, Ms. Schorr inquired whether
the post recognizes the USCIS formulation of three years of
experience for one year of formal education. The consulate
responded:
"Yes, we do recognize the 3 for 1 formula however, the alien must
demonstrate progressively responsible experience and a level of
knowledge sufficient to show 'theoretical and practical application
of a body of specialized knowledge.' Also, depending on the
position, the alien may also have to show more than '3 for 1' if the
industry standard for the position would require an advanced degree
(i.e. law degree, masters degree, etc)."
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