How to achieve financial success on an H-1B visa. This applies to other work visas as well – TN, E-3, L-1, or O-1.
(The Ebook has been updated for 2025))
If you are starting a job on a work visa, there are a couple of things you want to do to achieve financial and long-term success.
Achieve Financial Success On H-1B Visa & Other Work Visas – Getting Started
This post references the H-1B visa, but the same thing applies to other work visas as well. These are TN, E-3, O-1, and L-1.
There are two ways to get the H-1B visas – the non-cap version (no limit) and the capped version.
There is a cap of 65,000 and another 20,000 for those with master’s degrees.
If you are one of the lucky ones to be selected and approved, you’ll be starting at your new job in October of the following fiscal year.
The H-1B visa gives you the right to work and earn a living initially for 3 years. It can be extended for a further 3 years for a total of 6 years.
There is a possibility to have a longer extension, but that only happens under special circumstances while waiting for your green card to be processed.
During those 3 or 6 years, you’ll have a US address, a social security number, and the right to make the most of your income.
The first two are key to becoming a participant in the US financial system and achieving financial success on the H-1B work visa.
Most H-1B visas end up being held by individuals working in the STEM field.
This means you are likely going to be making 6 figures or very high 5 figures.
If new to the country, it can be very confusing about what to do first or what to sign up for. It’s possible to waste a lot of time trying to figure things out.
Free Resource (eBook) – Achieve Financial Success On Work Visas Like H-1B
To help you out, I have created a FREE resource that will address the top 6 things to do to get started on the road to achieving financial success on the H-1B work visa.
This starts with setting yourself up financially.
The post refers to achieving financial success on the H-1B visa, but it’s applicable to any type of work visa. This includes TN, L-1, E-3, O-1 etc.
It’s especially important if you are coming from a country with a financial system different from the US.
In this UPDATED FREE resource, I highlight a couple of areas that will lead to financial success.
Some of the areas, I discuss include, workplace benefits, career guidance, integrating into the community, etc.
Achieve Financial Success On Work Visas Like H-1B Visa – Workplace Benefits
I discuss some of the common workplace benefits, like FSA accounts, retirement vehicles, legal help, etc., which are available to everyone.
But even more critical to somebody starting out fresh.
Achieve Financial Success On H-1B Visa – Career Success
There are certain things you want to do to ensure that you not only keep your job but that you also thrive and succeed. I discuss a few of these items, including how to relate to your boss and other people in the company.
I go into detail on company culture and the actual definition of success.
Once you get the job, it’s important to ensure you keep it and that you are always prepared for the worst.
How To Prepare For A Possible Layoff On A Work Visa
If the worst ever happens and you are laid off, you want to jump into action mode ASAP to ensure you get another job and/or are able to stay in the country.
How To Get Back On Your Feet After Layoffs On A Work Visa
Achieve Financial Success On H-1B Visa – Integrate Into The Community
This last one will be a key factor in being able to adapt quickly to your new country.
It will also be vital in helping you make connections that are key to not only good mental health but your overall well-being.
It’s a lot easier to mix with people from your background especially when you are starting out.
But it’s very important to know the local community and become a part of your neighborhood.
We fear what we don’t understand, and we sometimes discriminate against those we don’t know. Hence, it’s important to become a part of your local community to help mitigate some of these issues.
Other Areas Of Finance To Address
There are other areas of finance to investigate, like
I’ll be addressing more of this in future posts, but in the meantime, grab this updated free resource (2025) for yourself and get started right away.
6 Top Things To Do To Set Yourself Up For Success If Starting A Job On H-1B Visa
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