H1B Visa

H1B Visa Details

The H1B visa is for workers who will perform in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge along with at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. For example, architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts are specialty occupations.

If the applicant has a college degree or work experience and the job requires a college degree, then the applicant should be able to obtain an H1B visa.

Spouses and children of H1B visa holders may enter and remain in the US in H4 status. H4 visa holders may attend school in the US but cannot accept employment.

For whom is a H1B Visa appropriate?

Foreign professionals with specialized knowledge, such as scientists, engineers, programmers, research analysts, management consultants, journalists, accountants, and others with a Bachelor's or equivalent degree

What are the requirements for obtaining an H1B Visa?

An H1B classification may be granted to an alien who:

Will perform services in a specialty occupation which requires theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and attainment of a baccalaureate or higher degree or its equivalent as a minimum requirement for entry into the occupation in the United States, and who is qualified to perform services in the specialty occupation because he or she has attained a baccalaureate or higher degree or its equivalent in the specialty occupation;
Based on reciprocity, will perform services of an exceptional nature requiring exceptional merit and ability relating to a DOD cooperative research and development project or a coproduction project provided for under a Government-to-Government agreement administered by the Secretary of Defense;
Will perform services in the field of fashion modeling and who is of distinguished merit and ability.

Does The Messersmith Law Firm handle these types of cases?

Yes, we take all types of immigration cases and represent clients worldwide. Here is a short sample of our recently approved petitions.

Find an H1B Visa Sponsor

If you are interested in obtaining an H1B Visa but do not have an employer to sponsor you, we can help. Click here to find a qualified H1B Visa sponsor.

Latest News About H1B Visa

August 19, 2010 USCIS Implements H1B Visa and L1 Visa Fee Increase Pursuant to Public Law 111-230

January 08, 2010 USCIS Issues Neufeld Memo Regarding Certain H1B Visa Petitions

December 22, 2010 USCIS Announces H1B Cap for FY2010 is Met

July 17, 2009 USCIS Update on Health Care Worker H1B Visa Denials

May 18, 2009 FY2010 H1B Cap Count 45,500/65,000

April 27, 2009 FY2010 H1B Cap Count 45,000/65,000

April 1, 2009 F-1 OPT and H1B Cap Gap Regulations Q & A

June 11, 2008 USCIS to Allow Premium Processing for I-140 Petitions to Certain Applicants in H1B Status

April 18, 2008 USCIS to Allow H1B Visa Applicants in F-1 Visa Status to Change Even If There is a Gap in Status

April 14, 2008 USCIS Runs Random Drawing for H1B Visa Lottery

April 10, 2008 USCIS Releases Preliminary H1B Cap Count for FY2009

April 8, 2008 USCIS Announces H1B Cap for FY2009 is Met

March 19, 2008 USCIS Q & A Regarding Interim Rule on Multiple H1B Visa Filings

March 19, 2008 USCIS Fact Sheet on Changes to H1B Visa Program

March 19, 2008 USCIS Interim Rule on Multiple H1B Visa Filings

November 1, 2007 Travel Streamlined for Certain H and L Visa Holders with Green Card Applications Pending

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