H1B
The H-1B Visa is a temporary non-immigrant work visa for individuals intending to work in the United States in a specialized occupation. It is typically sought by professionals with a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a field relevant to their employment. Given its popularity for U.S. employment, there are yearly quotas restricting the number of H-1B visas issued.
What is an H1B?
The H-1B visa is for non-immigrant workers who will be in the United States temporarily and employed in a specialty occupation. It is typically used for professionals who have at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific field of study that is required by the occupation.
The H-1B program allows companies and other employers in the United States to temporarily employ foreign workers in occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and a bachelor’s degree or higher in the specific specialty,or its equivalent. H-1B specialty occupations may include fields such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education,business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts.