H-1B Visas for Temporary Specialty Workers

Figuring out whether working for a particular H-1B employer can be brought about without worrying about the annual limits on certain H-1B visas.

The H-1B visa category is for noncitizens who will work in the United States in a "specialty occupation," perform services under a Department of Defense-administered project, or work as a fashion model of distinguished merit and ability.

Job categories mostly likely to qualify a foreign student or worker for a H-1B visa.

Who qualifies for an H-4 visa, how to apply, and what rights it confers within the United States.

You don't necessarily need a full-time job in the U.S. to qualify for an H-1B visa for temporary specialty workers.

As specialized as nurses are, only those at the highest levels stand a good chance of approval for an H-1B visa as a temporary specialty worker.

How long a wait to expect for the first step in getting an H-1B specialty temporary worker visa, namely USCIS approval of Form I-129.

Issues regarding the position, the applicant's qualifications, and more can sink an H-1B application.

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.

A step-by-step account of how a U.S. employer can petition for and hire a foreign worker on an H-1B visa.