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...

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

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...

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

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...

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....

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-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...

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...

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...