UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Launched in 1990, the H-1B visa program allows US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations.

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits US employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, such as:

Technology and IT

Finance and Accounting

Healthcare and Medical

Education and Research

Engineering and Architecture

Employer Sponsorship: A US employer must sponsor the foreign worker.

Labor Condition Application (LCA): The employer must file an LCA with the US Department of Labor.

H-1B Petition: The employer submits an H-1B petition to US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Visa Application: The foreign worker applies for an H-1B visa at a US embassy or consulate.

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: The foreign worker must have a bachelor’s degree or higher in the relevant field.

Specialty Occupation: The job must be a specialty occupation that requires specialized knowledge.

Employer-Employee Relationship: The employer must have a direct employer-employee relationship with the foreign worker.

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