H-1B visa is one of nonimmigrant visas.   An H-1B visa can be issued to foreign individuals who want to work in the United States as  professionals.  Any one who has a four year college degree or work experience equivalent to a four year college degree may be eligible for a H-1B visa.   In more detail, an H-1B visa applicant must satisfy the following requirements:

1. He/she is a professional (college degree holder or many years' work experience).

2. He/she has been hired by a U.S. employer.

3. The U.S. employer hired him or her to do the job he or she was trained to do.

4. The U.S. employer is willing to file a petition on his or her behalf.

5.  There are still quota available (there is a maximum of 115,000 H-1B visas issued each year, 195,000 for the year of 2001, 2002,and 2003).

The process of applying for an H-1B visa is relatively complicate and time consuming.   It has to deal with both the Department of Labor and the Immigration and Naturalization Service and must obtain approval from both agencies.  It is necessary to consult an immigration attorney or our office if you want to obtain an H-1B visa.

The information contained in these articles are offered only for general informational and educational purposes.  They are not offered and do not constitute legal advice of this law office.  Please consult an immigration attorney for current information that applies to your specific situation.