H-1B
Visa
The H-1B visa is for workers in specialty occupations (as defined below).
For more details on H-1B submission requirements, click
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What Are The Requirements for an H-1B Visa?
An H-1B specialty occupation must
meet three requirements:
- Require theoretical and practical
application of a body of highly specialized knowledge;
- Require attainment of a bachelor's or
higher degree or its equivalent in the specific specialty; and,
- Any one or more of the following:
- A bachelor's degree or its equivalent
is normally the minimum entry requirement for the position;
- The degree requirement is common to
the industry or, the position is so complex or unique that the work can be performed only
by an individual with a degree
- The employer normally requires a
degree or its equivalent for the position; or,
- The nature of the specific duties is
so specialized and complex that the knowledge required to perform the duties is usually
associated with the attainment of a bachelor or higher degree.
An H-1B visa applicant must have one
of the following:
- A state license to practice in the
occupation, if such a license is required to practice;
- A bachelor's degree or higher degree
in the specialty field; or
- At least 12 years experience in the
specialty field
Examples of areas of H-1B specialty
occupations are:
- Accounting
- Architecture
- The Arts
- Business Specialties
- Education
- Engineering
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine and Health
- Physical sciences
- Social sciences
- Theology
How Long Is The H-1B Visa Valid?
An H-1B visa holder is admitted to the U.S. for up to three years, and may be extended for
an additional three years for a total of six years. VisaNow.com® can
make the application to extend the H-1B visa for an additional three years.
What is the H-1B Cap?
The congressionally mandated H-1B cap is set at 65,000 visas per fiscal year.
Does the H-1B Cap Affect My Application?
Fortunately, the cap only affects new H-1B visas and does not affect individuals who are in H-1B status
and are obtaining an extension or amendment of the currently held H-1B status. However, if you are not currently in H-1B status, or are found to have failed to maintain the terms of your H-1B status, you will likely be
subject to the cap.
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