H-1B Visa: Specialty Occupation

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily hire highly skilled foreign professionals in specialty occupations—positions that typically require specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent work experience). Common fields include:

• Information Technology

• Engineering

• Finance

• Healthcare

• Education

• Architecture and more

Eligibility & Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

• A valid job offer from a U.S. employer for a specialty occupation• Employer must file an H-1B petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

  
  

Duration of Stay:

• Initial validity: Up to 3 years

• Extension possible for an additional 3 years, with a maximum of 6 years in most cases

• In some situations, extensions beyond 6 years may be granted if a green card process is in progress

Change of Status (from other US Visa)

• For working individuals:

  1. Highlight Performance Achievements

  2. Request Evaluation

  3. Showcase Candidacy for H-1b Sponsorship

Next Steps:

H-1b Visa Extension

or

F-1 Visa: Academic Student

or

Start Green Card Process

Contact us Now:

• Email: info@csi-professionals.com

• Phone: (818) 476-0082 or (213) 487-5059