H-1B Visas for Temporary Specialty Workers

How to Find a Cap-Exempt H-1B Job

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.

How to Qualify as a Research Organization to Hire Foreign Workers Not Selected in H-1B Visa Lottery

Learn how qualifying as an H-1B cap-exempt research organization can help you retain foreign national employees that missed out on the H-1B visa lottery.

H-1B Visa to the U.S.: Who Qualifies?

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.

Types of Jobs Most Likely to Qualify for an H-1B Visa

Job categories mostly likely to qualify a foreign student or worker 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 Nurses Can Qualify for an H-1B Visa to the U.S.

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 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.

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.

Steps Employers Must Take to Hire 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.

Understanding the H-1B and OPT "Cap Gap" Extension for Foreign Students

If you're on an F-1 visa and have received an offer of work visa sponsorship, such as for an H-1B technical specialty worker, what happens if you realize that your student visa status will expire before your H-1B status is due to begin?