Can an H1B person file bankrupcy?If a person on H1B is without a job for over a year,can his visa be cancelled? ...

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Can an H1B person file bankrupcy?If a person on H1B is without a job for over a year,can his visa be cancelled?

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A H1B visa is a visa category

A H1B visa is a visa category for individuals that perform services in a speciality occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense cooperative project, or services as a fashion model. Therefore, the granting of the visa is based upon the applicant being employed. The employer is responsible for paying for the individuals return trip home if the employment ends before the visa expires. Generally, the visa is granted for a three year period, but can be extended up to six years in special circumstances. For additional information about the H1B visa, see http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73566811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=73566811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD. You do not need to be a United States citizen to file for bankruptcy. However, you do need to either own a business or property in the United states to be eligible for bankruptcy. The definition of what constitutes sufficient property varies by jurisdiction, and you should discuss your options with  a bankruptcy attorney to determine your bankruptcy eligibility. To learn more about the bankruptcy process, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/georgia/personal-bankruptcy/article/filing-bankruptcy-georgia.

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A H1B visa is a visa category

A H1B visa is a visa category for individuals that perform services in a speciality occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability relating to a Department of Defense cooperative project, or services as a fashion model. Therefore, the granting of the visa is based upon the applicant being employed. The employer is responsible for paying for the individuals return trip home if the employment ends before the visa expires. Generally, the visa is granted for a three year period, but can be extended up to six years in special circumstances. For additional information about the H1B visa, see http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=73566811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=73566811264a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD. You do not need to be a United States citizen to file for bankruptcy. However, you do need to either own a business or property in the United states to be eligible for bankruptcy. The definition of what constitutes sufficient property varies by jurisdiction, and you should discuss your options with  a bankruptcy attorney to determine your bankruptcy eligibility. To learn more about the bankruptcy process, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/georgia/personal-bankruptcy/article/filing-bankruptcy-georgia.