accessSOS
Consultation on Sponsoring an H-1B visa
Summary:
Assist a nonprofit making emergency help accessible to all by providing a consultation on sponsoring an H-1B visa.
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Jurisdictions: U.S.
About the Organization: accesSOS is a nonprofit on a mission to make emergency help accessible to everyone. In the U.S., 37 million people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, non-English speaking, or non-verbal cannot reliably use the voice-only 911 system—and half of 911 call centers still don’t accept text messages. accesSOS closes this gap with a free, 24/7 app that lets people quickly reach emergency services in their preferred language using an icon-based system, breaking down barriers of language and communication in moments when every second counts.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Good Health and Well Being, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities, Sustainable Cities and Communities
Legal Issue(s):
The accesSOS team seeks legal guidance to determine whether they qualify as a CAP-exempt organization for sponsoring an H-1B visa for one of their employees. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3), they want to understand if their organizational status, along with a Letter of Memorandum of Understanding with a university, provides sufficient grounds for CAP-exemption under immigration law. Ultimately, they would appreciate guidance on the best path forward to secure H-1B sponsorship for this employee.