H1 B Visa

This nonimmigrant classification applies to people who wish to perform services in a specialty occupation, services of exceptional merit and ability. ^[1]

The H-1B selection process is then run on properly submitted electronic registrations. ^[2]

The intent of the H-1B provisions is to help employers who cannot otherwise obtain needed business skills and abilities from the U.S. ^[3]

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. ^[4]

Research shows that H-1B workers complement US workers, fill employment gaps in many STEM occupations, and expand job opportunities for all. ^[5]

The H-1B1 program allows employers to temporarily employ foreign workers from Chile and Singapore in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant basis in specialty occupations. ^[6]

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa category that allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. ^[7]

The initial period of stay for those in H-1B status is three (3) years, with extensions available for up to three (3) years thereafter. ^[8]

The purpose of the H-1B visa is to allow skilled workers to enter the U.S. to work without undermining the salaries and workplace conditions of U.S. workers. ^[9]

Children of Indian H-1B visa holders in the United States are grappling with an uncertain future as they approach their 21st birthday. ^[10]

The H-1B employee must meet the minimum qualifications for the position by the time the petition is filed. The H-1B petition is filed to U.S. ^[11]

The basic filing fee for an H1B visa petition is $460 for most applications, which covers Form I-129, the Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. ^[12]

Successful H-1B visa applicants receive an open work permit for up to 3 years. This initiative is now closed to H-1B visa holders. ^[13]

The application deadline to submit registrations for the 2025-26 H-1B visa lottery is March 24, 2025, at noon Eastern Timenoon Eastern Time. ^[14]

The individual's paycheck must come from the hiring entity (Harvard University or an affiliated hospital). ^[15]

Overview. Spouses and children under the age of 21 of H-1B employees are considered dependents and are eligible for H-4 nonimmigrant status. ^[16]

H-1B Visa Period and Extensions. USCIS randomly selects registrants to submit their complete H-1B visa petition using a lottery system. ^[17]

The H-1B visa is designated for individuals coming temporarily to the United States to perform services in a specialty occupation. ^[18]

To enter or reenter the United States as an H-1B worker, you must have a valid US H-1B visa in your passport. ^[19]

The H-1B visa is a United States work visa open to speciality workers. ^[20]

An Indian-origin man was sentenced to 14 months in prison for large-scale H-1B visa fraud in the US. ^[21]