2. The US H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows
US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty
occupations that require theoretical or technical
expertise in specialized fields such as in architecture,
engineering, mathematics, science, and medicine.
Under the visa a US company can employ a foreign
worker for up to six years.
H1B VISA
3. Applying for a non-immigrant visa is generally quicker than
applying for a US Green Card, therefore the H-1B visa is
popular for companies wishing to bring in staff for long-term
assignment in the US.
Visa cap
Individuals are not able to apply for an H1B visa to allow them
to work in the US. The employer must petition for entry of the
employee. H1B visas are subject to annual numerical limits. US
employers can begin applying for the H-1B visa six months
before the actual start date of the visa.
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5. Eligibility:
The US H1-B visa is designed to be used for staff in specialty
occupations. The job must meet one of the following criteria to
qualify as a specialty occupation.
6. Criteria :
Have a minimum entry requirement of a Bachelor’s or higher
degree or its equivalent.
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.
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8. For you to qualify to accept a job offer in a specialty
occupation you must meet one of the following
criteria :
Have completed a US 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.
9. 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 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.