H-1B Visas for Temporary Specialty Workers

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Among the most popular of the nonimmigrant (temporary) visas allowing holders to work in the U.S., the "H-1B" is designated for temporary specialty workers. Tech and other professionals are common users of this visa -- but watch out, its popularity means that the allotted amount of available visas runs out every year.

H-1B Visa Eligibility

H-1B Visa to the U.S.: Who Qualifies?
Who meets the criteria to become a specialty worker in the United States.
Types of Jobs Most Likely to Qualify for an H-1B Visa
Job categories mostly likely to qualify for a H-1B Visa.
H-4 Visas for Family of H-1B Visa Holder
Who qualifies for an H-4 visa, how to apply, and what rights it confers within the United States.
Part-Time Work and Multiple Employers for H-1B Workers
You don't necessarily need a full-time job in the U.S. to qualify for an H-1B visa for temporary specialty workers.
When the H-1Bs Run Out: Alternative Visas and Strategies
Yearly limit on H-1Bs got you worried that your job offer won't get a U.S. visa? Check out some other possible visas or statuses.
Frequently Asked Questions About H-1B Visas
We address concerns of H-1B visa applicants.
Employer's Obligations When Placing H-1B Workers at Third-Party Site
Learn the basics to deal with USCIS concerns about who the actual employer is.

H-1B Visa Application Process

How Long It Takes to Get an H-1B Visa Petition Approved
How long a wait to expect, and how to monitor your progress toward approval of Form I-129.
Most Common Reasons for Denial of an H-1B Visa
Issues regarding the position, the applicant's qualifications, and more can sink an H-1B application.
How Employers Can Hire an H-1B Worker Who Is Already in the U.S.
Whether the worker is in H-1B status with some other company, or in the U.S. on another type of visa, following the right procedures gives you an opportunity to hire the person.
Transitioning From F-1 Student to H-1B Visa Employment
Strategic considerations if you're a student who has been offered H-1B employment after graduation.
Employer Procedures to Petition for an H-1B Worker on Form I-129
Detailed guidance for the process of filling out an I-129 petition for an H-1B worker.
Procedures to Petition for an H-1B Worker: Overview
A step-by-step account of how an employer can petition for and hire a worker on an H-1B visa.
Can the foreign applicant pay the H-1B filing fees?
What it means that the H-1B employer must pay "business expenses" when petitioning for a worker.

After Receiving an H-1B Visa or Status

Life in the U.S. on an H-1B Visa
Learn about visa renewals, job transfers, employee rights, and more.

Additional Resources

U.S. Immigration Made Easy
This comprehensive immigration law and procedures resource contains a chapter dedicated to H-1B visas.