Have Questions about the H-1B Visa?

Government Filing Fees

The filing fee that goes along with your H-1B application can range anywhere from $460 to $2,460, depending on your company and situation. And that doesn’t include any Premium Processing fees or H-1B “super-dependent” fees. Employers can choose to pay a $1,410 Premium Processing fee, and USCIS will take action on...
How long does an H-1B visa last?

The H-1B visa is initially granted for up to 3 years, but may then be extended to a maximum of 6 years.
Dual Intent

The H-1B visa is a dual intent visa, meaning the H-1B visa holder can apply for and obtain a U.S. Green Card while in the U.S. on an H-1B visa. If the H-1B visa holder is in the U.S. on an H-1B visa and wish to remain in the U.S....
H-1B Visa Cap

Currently, the immigration law allows for a total of 85,000, new H-1B visas to be made available each year. The annual H-1B visa lottery open in April. Each year, 65,000 visas are issued for applicants in specialty level occupations with at least a bachelor’s degree, and an additional 20,000 are...
Cap-exempt H-1B

Cap-exemption is available to the U.S. employers that fall into one of the three exception categories including:Institutions of higher educationNon-profit organization associated with a higher education institutionNon-profit research or government organizationCap-exemption also applies to:Petitions for a second extension with the same employerAmendment petitions with no request for extension and corrections...
What is the H-1B Visa?

The H-1B visa is one of the most sought after work visas in America. U.S. employers who rely on foreign talent to fill highly technical roles often look to the H-1B visa as a sponsorship option. Your employer may file a petition to classify you as an H-1B temporary worker...
How to apply H-1B?

To begin the petition process the employer mustComplete the Form I-129, Petition for Non-Immigrant WorkerSubmit EvidenceFile the Labor Condition Application (LCA) (ETA-9035)Submit the Filing Fee(s)Sign and File the Form I-129
Family & Dependents

H-1B visa holders can bring their spouse and unmarried children under the age 21 years of age to the U.S. under the H-4 non-immigrant visa program. H-4 visa holders are allowed to study and generally are not eligible to work in the U.S, but some may be entitled to a...
Who is eligible for H-1B

Specialty Occupations. Typically, companies file for individuals to come to the U.S. to perform services in specialty occupations.Below are some key requirements you must meet to be classified as an H-1B Worker.You must have an employer-employee relationship with the petitioning U.S. employer.Your job must qualify as a specialty occupation by meeting...
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA)

LCA is a mandatory document that the H1B Sponsor/employer needs to file with the U.S. Department of Labor before they file the H-1B petition with USCIS for any non-immigrant worker.The LCA contains basic wage and location information about the proposed H-1B employment.The LCA contains important information about the offered job...