| 14. | What additional documents are required for H-3 visa? | | | |
| | The documents required with the H-3 petition are: | | | |
| | | • | A description of the training program, staff, facilities, number of classroom hours per
week, and the number of hours of on-the-job training per week |  | | • |
Details of the trainee participation in the program | | | • | Details
of compensation to the trainee, if any | | | • | Reasons why a trainee needs the training |
| | • | Evidence that the program provides special education to children with physical, mental, or emotional
disabilities, and that any custodial care of the children is only incidental to the training program |
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| | Note: If the documentation says that the foreign national is nearing the completion of a baccalaureate degree in special education, already holds such a degree, or has extensive experience in teaching children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities it would be an added advantage. |
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| 15. | What should I do after my H-3 petition is accepted? |
| | | | | After the acceptance of the petition, you should file Form DS-156, Application for Nonimmigrant Visa, at the American Consulate near your residence
along with the following documents: | | | | | |
| • | Form I-797, Notice of Approval of the H-3 visa petition | |
| • | Valid passport for you and each accompanying relative | |
| • | One passport-type photo of you and each accompanying relative | |
| • | Long form birth certificate for you and each accompanying relative | |
| • | Marriage certificate if you are married and bringing your spouse | |
| • | Documents showing that close family members or property are being left behind in your home country | |
| • | Documents showing a job is waiting on your return to your home country | |
| 16. | What is the processing time for H-3 visa? | | | | | |
The processing time for H-3 petition is about four to six weeks, and it takes one to three months to process the H3 visa application. |
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