 | Purpose: |
allows professionals to come to the U.S. temporarily to work in a specialty occupation
| Requirements: |
(1) a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent or education, training, and on-the-job experience that is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree; and
(2) a job offer from an employer in the U.S.
| Duration of Visa: |
maximum of 6 years, including extensions
| Description: |
The H-1B visa is available for individuals who are coming to the U.S. temporarily to work in a “specialty occupation” or as a fashion model. A “specialty occupation” is defined by law as an occupation requiring specialized knowledge normally acquired through obtaining a bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent. Generally, to obtain an H-1B visa, you need to have at least either a bachelor’s degree or its foreign equivalent or education, training, and on-the-job experience that is equivalent to a bachelor’s degree. Your education and/or experience must be related to the position being offered to you. Some of the occupations that qualify for H-1B status are accountants, computer programmers, computer system analysts, hotel managers, journalists, medical technologists, pharmacists, and social workers. To get an H-1B visa, you need a specific job offer from a qualified employer in the U.S. With H-1B status, you are allowed to remain in the U.S. for a maximum of 6 years, including any extensions. Unlike most other temporary visas, you may apply for an H-1B visa even if you have plans or have taken preliminary steps to settle permanently in the U.S.
Immigration law is often complex in nature with different eligibility and filing requirements. The material on this page and the other pages of this web site is general and for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice and counsel of an attorney, and you should not rely on it solely when making decisions about your immigration status.
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