H-1B Specialty Visa

The H1B Visa is a nonimmigrant temporary working visa that allows foreign-born professionals and those in specialty occupations to work in the US for up to six (6) years within their professional field. One of the most common work-related visas, it allows US companies to bring qualified foreign professionals to perform specific jobs requiring specialized skills.

The following list contains some of those considered “specialty occupations”: architects, research analysts, chemists, chiropractors, engineers, computer professionals, lawyers, doctors, nurses, computer scientists, teachers, accountants, and certain fashion models. The Specialty Visa (H-1B Visa) is subject to annual quotas.

H-1B Visa - Requirements

Available for occupations requiring the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, usually acquired through higher education.
Applicant must possess a minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree or its equivalent (certain work experience may qualify).
You must be the recipient of a job offer from a US company
The employment is “employer specific, but may be able to work for more than one employer
Employment cannot start until the employee enters the US
Employers must have a labor condition attestation on file with the U.S. Department of Labor before they can sponsor you for an H-1B visa
An H-1B can be valid for up to 6 years

H-1B Visa holder’s privileges

May legally work in the US
May bring his/her spouse and dependents less than twenty-one years of age to the US on H-4 visa
Dependents with the H-4 visa can attend US schools, colleges and universities, but cannot work
May travel in and out of the U.S.
May change employer without losing status (if approved)
May apply for permanent residence without losing H-1B status

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