H-1B Visa
The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers with specialized skills to work in the United States for a specific period of time. Typically, the roles require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Occupations that qualify for the H-1B visa are typically in fields such as technology, finance, engineering, architecture, or more.
H-1B visa eligibility
- A valid job offer from a U.S. employer for a role that requires specialty knowledge.
- Proof of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in that field.
- Your employer must show that there is a lack of qualified U.S. applicants for the role.