H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa
Work visa for professionals in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the H-1B Visa?
The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields such as IT, finance, engineering, mathematics, science, and medicine. There is an annual cap of 65,000 visas plus 20,000 for advanced degree holders.
Eligibility Requirements
Application Process
Employer files Labor Condition Application (LCA)
Employer files Form I-129 petition with USCIS
If subject to cap, enter the H-1B lottery (April)
USCIS adjudicates the petition
Applicant applies for visa at U.S. Embassy (if abroad)
Duration of Stay
3 years, extendable to 6 years
Moving to New York?
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