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The H-1B visa is a highly sought after visa for individuals aiming to work legally in the United States for a temporary period. Our unique processing system allows individuals seeking employment based immigration visas to file faster and at a more competitive cost than traditional routes.
The H-1B program creates opportunities for foreign professionals to work legally in the United States. Essentially, it allows employers to hire qualified workers in specialty occupations for a temporary time period. Specialty occupations include science, teaching, accounting, engineering and information technology. The requirements are designed to comply with the Department of Labor standards and one of the main components in the Labor Condition Application (LCA).
Initial H-1B visas are granted for a time period of three years except for Chile or Singapore nationals. To start the process, you as the applicant need to have a US. Employer to sponsor you.
Learn more about the H-1B process including which employers are cap-exempt, the step-by-step application process, 2021 lottery predictions and more by clicking the articles below.
Time is of the essence when immigration is involved. Since there is a cap on the number of H1B visas approved each year it’s important to get started with the process early and with top-notch representation. VisaNation Law Group attorneys have an excellent track record of success in complex new H-1B and transfer/extension cases, including those filed by small employers (fewer than 50 employees).
To save time and money, it’s vital to have a clear understanding of the H-1B visa fees. Avoiding common errors requires a thorough knowledge of what fees apply, how to pay the fees, and who is responsible for paying them. Whether you’re applying for the H-1B visa in the 2025-26 visa lottery cap or as…
Master’s degree graduates from eligible United States institutions gain a significant advantage entering the H-1B visa lottery. Understanding how entering the H-1B Master’s cap can improve your chances of selection in 2025-2026 is key to securing employment in the United States. We’ve helped thousands of readers understand the H-1B Masters Cap, also known as the…
It’s not easy to get a decent estimate of your 2025-2026 H-1B visa lottery chances due to many complicated factors affecting your odds. We understand this frustration, so we created this guide to explain those factors and show how they affect your lottery odds. Within, we explore historical trends, demonstrate how your degree type influences…
Let’s face it: navigating the H-1B Visa lottery can be overwhelming. Between the yearly updates, legal jargon, and complicated application requirements, it’s no surprise that both employers and potential employees find themselves lost in a sea of confusing information. For this very reason, thousands of applications are denied every year. With the 2025-26 H-1B Visa…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule titled “Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers.” This rule, scheduled for official publication on December 18, 2024, will take effect on January 17, 2025. What DHS Officials Are Saying “These improvements to the program…
Update 8/5/24: USCIS has selected enough H-1B registrations in the second lottery to meet the quota for the regular cap of FY2025. All petitioners that were selected in this additional round have been notified that they are eligible to file a complete petition. An additional selection round was not conducted for the master’s cap since…
