<html> <head> <title>H-1B Applications, US H-1B, US Immigration Visa Servises, Employment Visas - Visanow.Com Visa Directory H-1B</title> <meta name="description" content="Visanow.com offers US immigration visa servises including H-1B applications."> <meta name="keywords" content="H-1B VISA, H1B VISA, GREEN CARDS, US GREEN CARD, GREENCARD, EMPLOYMENT VISA, IMMIGRATION, UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION VISA, US IMMIGRATION VISA, UNITED STATES GREENCARD, EMIGRATION, IMMIGRATION ATTORNEY, IMMIGRATION, LAWYER, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, IMMIGRANT, US CITIZENSHIP, USCIS, US Citizenship and Immigration Services, WORK PERMITS, ETA 750 A, ETA 750 B, I-130, I-140, I-485, I-765, B-1, B-2, EMPLOYER ASSISTANCE, IMMIGRATION FORMS AND APPLICATIONS, USCIS FORMS, VISA PROCESSING SERVICE, HUMAN RESOURCE, TOURIST VISA, STUDENT VISA, PERMANENT RESIDENCE, TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, VISA INFORMATION, VISANOW.COM, VISANOW, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, IL"> <link href="/styles.css" rel="stylesheet" type="text/css"> <script language="JavaScript" src="/IFrame.js"></script> <script language="JavaScript"> <!-- VerifyIFrameParent('/visadirectory/visas/h1b.asp'); //--> </script> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <span class="text"><a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="1" height="8"><br> <br></span> <span class="subhead">H-1B<br> </span> <span class="text"> The H-1B visa is for workers in specialty occupations (as defined below).<br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('H-1B')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a><br> <br></span> <span class="text"> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('requirements')" target="_self">What Are The Requirements For an H-1B Visa?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('valid')" target="_self">How Long Is The H-1B Visa Valid?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('three')" target="_self">What Is The H-1B Cap?</a><br> <a href="javascript: ScrollFormTo('four')" target="_self">Does the H-1B Cap Affect My Application?</a><br> What Is The Application Fee: <a HREF="#" onclick="launchFullService('H-1B'); return false;">Full Service</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"><a HREF="#" onclick="launchFastForms('True','H-1B'); return false;">Fast Forms</a><br> <br> <br></span> <a name="requirements" id="requirements"></a> <span class="subhead">What Are The Requirements for an H-1B Visa?<br></span> <span class="text">VisaNow.com<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> can prepare and submit the H-1B visa application if the H-1B visa applicant is presently in the U.S. in status or outside of the U.S.<BR><BR> An H-1B specialty occupation must meet three requirements:<br> <blockquote> <ol> <li>Require theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge;</li> <li>Require attainment of a bachelor's or higher degree or its equivalent in the specific specialty; and, </li> <li>Any one or more of the following:</li> </ol> </blockquote> <blockquote> <blockquote> <ul> <li>A bachelor's degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum entry requirement for the position; </li> <li>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 </li> <li>The employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position; or, </li> <li>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. </li> </ul> </blockquote> </blockquote> An H-1B visa applicant must have one of the following:<BR><BR> <blockquote> <ul> <li>A state license to practice in the occupation, if such a license is required to practice; </li> <li>A bachelor's degree or higher degree in the specialty field; or</li> <li>At least 12 years experience in the specialty field</li> </ul> </blockquote> Examples of areas of H-1B specialty occupations are:<BR><BR> <blockquote> <ul> <li>Accounting</li> <li>Architecture</li> <li>The Arts</li> <li>Business Specialties</li> <li>Education</li> <li>Engineering</li> <li>Law</li> <li>Mathematics</li> <li>Medicine and Health</li> <li>Physical sciences</li> <li>Social sciences</li> <li>Theology </li> </ul> </blockquote> <br></span> <a name="valid" id="valid"></a> <span class="subhead">How Long Is The H-1B Visa Valid?<br></span> <span class="text">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<font size=2><sup>®</sup></font> can make the application to extend the H-1B visa for an additional three years. <br><br></span> <a name="three" id="three"></a> <span class="subhead">What is the H-1B Cap?<br></span> <span class="text">The congressionally mandated H-1B cap is set at 65,000 visas per fiscal year. <br><br></span> <a name="four" id="four"></a> <span class="subhead">Does the H-1B Cap Affect My Application?<br></span> <span class="text">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. <br> <br> <br> <a href="javascript: launchVisa('H-1B')"><img src="/images/b-start-your-app-or.gif" width="163" height="19" vspace="10" border=0></a></span></td> <td rowspan="29"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" width="25" height="1"></td> </tr> <tr align="left" valign="top"> <td width="100%"><br><br> <a href="" onClick="self.scrollTo(0,0); return false;" id="anchors">TOP</a><img src="/images/g-divider.gif" width="15" height="10"> <a href="javascript:history.back(1)" id="anchors" target="_top">Back</a></td> </tr> </table> </body> </html>
