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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).
One of the many benefits that the H1B visa provides is the fact that foreign professionals from all kinds of occupational backgrounds can apply. You don’t necessarily need to be a professor or an IT manager, but your job does need to be considered a “specialty position”. If you are interested in getting an H1B visa…
The H-1B visa is available to anyone who gets a specialty job with a U.S. company. However, even if a company technically qualifies for the H-1B, not all situations are the same. For small businesses, some hurdles need to be overcome before committing to this visa path for a worker. For workers, it is important…
Tens of thousands of skilled immigrants compete for the highly sought-after H-1B visa each year. Since so many people petition each year, USCIS places an annual limit on the number of H-1B visas issued and conducts an annual lottery to select the petitions that go onto processing randomly. The competition for H-1B visas is fierce,…
Losing your H-1B employment before the agreed-upon period can be incredibly stressful. Fortunately, there are protections in place so that you have a “grace period” to secure alternative employment should an unforeseen termination occur. The 60-day H-1B grace period can be used to find another employer, change visa status, or leave the country to avoid…
If you’re an H-1B visa holder, you may be looking for a way to transition from temporary status to permanent residency. The good news is that the H-1B visa allows dual intent, meaning you can apply for a green card while continuing to live and work in the U.S. In this guide, we’ll walk you…
In an announcement on February 18th, 2025, the United States Department of State updated the categories of applicants eligible for a waiver of the nonimmigrant visa interview. This change limits the categories of applicants who can bypass the in-person interview process, which could lead to increased wait times for visa appointments. Under the new policy,…
