The H1B visa allows foreign employees to temporarily work in the US. Employers must apply on behalf of the employee, justifying that the candidate is eligible and qualified for the job. If the US government approves the documents and statements from the employer, the H1B visa will be granted. To apply, one must find a sponsoring US employer, qualify for a job, and have the employer file a petition with USCIS. The application process involves forms, photos, fees, and an in-person interview.

2. H1B, Work Permit visa, enables employees to work in USA for
temporary period.
Employers should apply for H1B visa on behalf of employee.
Employers should justify to US government that the selected
candidate is eligible for the appointed job and fulfill the
requirements of the work profile.
Once US government is satisfied regarding the statements and
documents provided by employer about the employee, H1B visa
will be approved.
What is H1B visa?

3. H1B Visa Requirements:
•The qualification required for an individual to obtain H1B visa are
as follows:
•A bachelor's degree or higher degree or equivalent which is
minimum requirement.
•Job must be a specialty profession that is related to the field of
study.
•Wage paid should be high considered to actual pay.

4. How to apply for H1B Visa
First, find the sponsoring company promoting your stay in US.
Apply for the company and get qualified for the job.
Once it is completed, with your assistance, employer can file
petition to USCIS.
How to apply for H1B

5. Documents required for filing
Digital Photograph: Before filling H1B application, you need to
keep your digital photographs of 600X600 or 1200X1200 pixel
density ready. The photograph should be in JPG format and size
not more than 240KB. Only color photographs with clear
background can be used.
Complete H1B visa form: H1B visa application, also known as
DS-160 form, is available online at the Department of State
website. Once you complete filling and submitting this application a
bar code number will be generated which is your future reference
for arranging your non-immigrant visa appointment.

6. Create profile and fix appointment: You need to create your
profile in the US visa Service website and schedule appointment
for a visa interview. Make sure to take the appointment within a
year of applying. The appointment date can be postponed only
once and if you miss that date, you will be considered as ‘no-show’
candidate.
Paying visa fees: In the appointment page you can also locate
option to pay the visa fee online. Alternatively, you can complete
the payment through designated Axis and Citibank branches. The
fees paid will be valid only for a year within which you need to
schedule your visa interview.

7. Fingerprint collection: A day or two before the visa
appointment date, your fingerprint will be collected at the Visa
Application Center. This step is taken to prevent congestion
during the interviews.
Visa interview: On the visa interview date remember to carry all
necessary documents such as visa appointment letter, passport,
petition documents, stamped H1B visa form, photographs, and
other supporting documents. Remember, you need to give only
short and appropriate answers all questions asked by the
personnel. In case your information or answer is not adequate
your application may get canceled.