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.

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

Find out whether an H-1B visa to the United States is a good match for your or your employee's situation.

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.

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.

I Want an H-1B Visa. Can My Local Charity Count as a Not-for-Profit Research Organization?

Attempting to avoid the annual limit on H-1B visas for specialty technical workers by working for a nonprofit research organization.

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.

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.

If My Degree Isn't From The U.S. or Canada, Can I Apply for My First H-1B in Vancouver?

As of September 2016, the U.S. consulate in Vancouver will accept first-time H-1B visa applications from a broader set of applicants.

U.S. Immigration Made Easy

This comprehensive immigration law and procedures resource contains a chapter dedicated to H-1B visas.