H-1B / H1B1 Skilled Worker Visa
The H-1B/H1B1 visa applies to people who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation, such as services relating to the Department of Defense (DOD) cooperative research and development project, or services as a fashion model of distinguished ability.
Here is United States Citizen and Immigration Service Eligibility Criteria:
The job must meet one of the following criteria to qualify as a specialty occupation:
- Bachelor’s or higher degree or its equivalent is normally the minimum entry requirement for the position
- The degree requirement for the job is common to the industry or the job is so complex or unique that it can be performed only by an individual with a degree
- The employer normally requires a degree or its equivalent for the position
- 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’s or higher degree.
- Have completed a U.S. bachelor’s or higher degree required by the specific specialty occupation from an accredited college or university
- Hold a foreign degree that is the equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s or higher degree in the specialty occupation
- Hold an unrestricted state license, registration, or certification which authorizes you to fully practice the specialty occupation and be engaged in that specialty in the state of intended employment
- Have education, training, or progressively responsible experience in the specialty that is equivalent to the completion of such a degree, and have recognition of expertise in the specialty through progressively responsible positions directly related to the specialty.
Frequently Asked Questions
The H-1B/H1B1 visa is designed for individuals who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation in the U.S. This can include roles related to the Department of Defense (DOD) cooperative research and development projects or services as a distinguished fashion model.
A specialty occupation is one that typically requires a bachelor’s or higher degree for entry. The role should be so specialized and complex that the knowledge needed usually aligns with the attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree.
Yes, if you hold a foreign degree, it must be equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s or higher degree in the specialty occupation to be considered for H-1B visa eligibility.
If you don’t possess a degree, you can still qualify if you have education, training, or progressively responsible experience in the specialty that equates to the completion of a degree. Additionally, recognition of expertise through progressively responsible positions related to the specialty can also be considered.
Yes, there is an annual cap on the number of H-1B visas issued each fiscal year. However, certain exemptions exist, such as for individuals employed at institutions of higher education or related entities.
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- US Immigration Overview
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- L1 Intracompany Transfer Visa
- H-1B / H1B1 Skilled Worker Visa
- Temporary Visas
- B-1/B-2 Business/Tourist Visa
- TN Visa
- Investment Visa
- E1 Treaty Trader Visa
- E2 Treaty Investor Visa
- EB-5 Investor Visa
- US Citizenship
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