The H1 B visa work visa/permit is available to people from all over the world. The US government introduced the H1 B visa to offer highly skilled professionals and students from all over the world the opportunity to work and live in the United States of America. One of the main advantages of the H1B visa is that it is a "dual intent" visa which means that you can apply for a Green card (Legal Permanent Residency status).
To qualify for the H1B visa program, you must work in a specialty occupation such as: Hospitality, Computing, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Banking, Marketing, Advertising, Sales, PR, Recruiting, Engineering, Healthcare, Medical, Teaching, Legal, Lawyers, Networking, Business, Managment, Telecommunications. The H1B visa is typically valid for upto 6 years and entitles your spouse and children (under 21) to accompany you and live in the USA on a H4 dependant visa.
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Employer Requirements:
* The job offer must be in a specialty occupation such as architecture, engineering, mathematics, etc.
* There are criteria for wages offered and the actual job performed
* No U.S. citizen or resident must be available for the job
* The petition must be submitted by the company (not the employee) |
Employee Requirements:
* A Bachelor degree
* Specialized skill
* Speak and read English
H-1B Visa restrictions and limits:
* 65,000 visas are issued every year
* Non-profit organizations are excluded from the annual cap
* Higher education institutions are excluded from the annual cap
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H1 B Visa Professions
Types of Jobs that qualify for the H1B Visa program.
SPECIALTY OCCUPATIONS IN:
Economics
Political Science
History
Sociology
Anthropology
Social Sciences
Librarians
Archivists
Museum curators
Lawyers
Judges
Law & Jurisprudence
Clergy
Religion & Theology
Commercial Artisits, Designers, Illustrators, Graphic Arts
Environmental, Product & Related Designers
Art, Music
Entertainment & Recreation
Social & Wlefare Work
Fashion Models
Professional, Technical & Managerial, Sales Promotion
Computer Science, IT & Telecommunications
Systems Analysis & programming
Data Communications & networks
Computer system user support
Computer system technical support
LIFE SCIENCES
Agricultural sciences
Biological sciences
Psychology
HEALTH & MEDICINE
Registered nurses
Physical & Occupational Therapists
Physicians & Surgeons
Osteopaths
Dentists
Veterinarians
Pharmacists
Dieticians
EDUCATION & RESEARCH
College & University Education
Secondary school Education
Preschool, Primary & Kindergarten Education
Education of persons with disabilities
Home Economists & Farm Advisers
Vocational Education |
WRITING & LANGUAGES
Writers
Editors:Publication, Broadcast & Script
ARCHITECTURE, ENGINEERING & SURVEYING
Aeronautical Engineering
Architectural occupations
Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Civil Engineering
Ceramic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mining & Petroleum Engineering
Metallurgy
Industrial Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Marine Engineering
Nuclear Engineering
Drafters
Surverying/Cartographic
MATHEMATICS & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Astronomy
Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics
Geology
Meteorology
FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE
Accountants, Auditors
Budget & Management systems analysis
Sales & Distribution management
Purchasing Management
Advertising Management
Public Relations Management
Personnel Administration
Inspectors & Investigators
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing industry managers & officials
Mining Industry managers & officials
Construction industry managers & officials
Manufacturing Industry managers & officials
Transportation Communication, Utilities industry managers & officials
Wholesale & Retail trade managers & officials
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate managers & officials
Public Administration managers & officials |