H1B/H2B Visa

H1 Visa

The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa in the United States under the Immigration and Nationality Act section 101(a)(15)(H). It allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. If a foreign worker in H-1B status quits or is dismissed from the sponsoring employer, the worker must either apply for and be granted a change of status to another non-immigrant status, find another employer (subject to application for adjustment of status and/or change of visa), or leave the US.

The regulations define a "specialty occupation" as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor[1] including but not limited to architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, biotechnology, medicine and health, education, law, accounting, business specialties, theology, and the arts, and requiring the attainment of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent as a minimum(with the exception of fashion models, who must be "of distinguished merit and ability").Likewise, the foreign worker must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and state licensure, if required to practice in that field. H-1B work-authorization is strictly limited to employment by the sponsoring employer.

H-1B and legal immigration

Even though the H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa, it is one of the few visa categories recognized as dual intent meaning an H-1B holder can have legal immigration intent (apply for and obtain the green card) while still a holder of the visa. In the past the employment-based green card process used to take only a few years, less than the duration of the H-1B visa itself. However, in recent times the legal employment-based immigration process has backlogged and retrogressed to the extent that it now takes many years for skilled professional applicants from certain countries to obtain green cards. Since the duration of the H-1B visa hasn't changed, this has meant that many more H-1B visa holders must renew their visas in one or three-year increments for continued legal status while their green card application is in process.

Dependents of H-1B visa holders

H-1B visa holders can bring immediate family members (spouse and children under 21) to the US under the H4 Visa category as dependents. An  Visa holder may remain in the US as long as the H-1B visa holder retains legal status. An H4 visa holder is not eligible to work or get a Social Security number (SSN).[9] An H4 Visa holder may attend school, get a driver's license, and open a bank account in the US. To claim a dependent on a tax return or file a joint tax return, the dependent must obtain an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN), which is only used for tax filing purposes.

An H1B visa is typically valid for up to six (6) years and entitles your spouse (husband/wife) and children (under 21) to accompany you and live in the USA on an H4 visa. The H4 dependent visa does not allow your spouse/children to work (unless they get their own H1B visa).

H1B Visa Requirements / Qualification

The requirements to qualify for an H1B visa are:

You musthaveONEof the following

1)A Bachelor's degree or Masters Degree (or the foreign equivalent degree from your Country),OR

2)12 years work experience,OR

3)A mix of further education (e.g2 year Degree/Diploma) plus six years work experience.

The H1B visa requirements are the same for everyone, from every Country.

The general H1B visa qualification rule is:
for every 1 year of studies at University / College = 3 points
for every 1 year of work experience = 1 point

12 points in total are required to qualify for the H1B visa program

Note : IMG ( MBBS ) & Paramedic/Nurses , Less then 05 Yrs of Experience Contact immidiate

H1B Visa Professions / Occupations

H1B Visa Requirements / Qualification

The requirements to qualify for an H1B visa are:

You musthaveONEof the following

1)A Bachelor's degree or Masters Degree (or the foreign equivalent degree from your Country),OR

2)12 years work experience,OR

3)A mix of further education (e.g2 year Degree/Diploma) plus six years work experience.

The H1B visa requirements are the same for everyone, from every Country.

• The general H1B visa qualification rule is:
• for every 1 year of studies at University / College = 3 points
• for every 1 year of work experience = 1 point
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• 12 points in total are required to qualify for the H1B visa program

To Qualify for the H1B Visa Program, you must work in a 'specialty occupation':

H1B Visa Professions / Occupations
Types of Jobs and Professions that qualify for the H1B Visa Program

Below is a list of all the ‘Specialty Jobs / Occupations’ that qualify for the H1B visa program(they are Not listed in any specific preference or order)

• Occupations In Architecture, Engineering, And Surveying
• Architectural Occupations,
• Aeronautical Engineering Occupations,
• Electrical/ Electronics Engineering Occupations,
• Civil Engineering Occupations,
• Ceramic Engineering Occupations,
• Mechanical Engineering Occupations,
• Chemical Engineering Occupations,
• Mining And Petroleum Engineering Occupations,
• Metallurgy And Metallurgical Engineering Occupations,
• Industrial Engineering Occupations,
• Agricultural Engineering Occupations,
• Marine Engineering Occupations,
• Nuclear Engineering Occupations,
• Drafters,
• Surveying/ Cartographic Occupations,
• Other Occupations In Architecture, Engineering, And Surveying.

Occupations In Mathematics And Physical Sciences

• Occupations In Mathematics,
• Occupations In Astronomy,
• Occupations In Chemistry,
• Occupations In Physics,
• Occupations In Geology,
• Occupations In Meteorology,

Other Occupations In Mathematics And Physical Sciences

• Computer Science & IT, and Telecom Occupations
• OccupationsIn Systems Analysis And Programming,
• Occupations In Data Communications And Networks,
• Occupations In Computer System User Support,
• Occupations In Computer System Technical Support,

Other Computer-Related Occupations

• Occupations In Life Sciences
• Occupations In Agricultural Sciences,
• Occupations In Biological Sciences,
• Occupations In Psychology,
• Other Occupations In Life Sciences

• Conditions

  Occupations In Medicine And Health
  • Physicians And Surgeons,
  • Osteopaths,
  • Dentists,
  • Veterinarians,
  • Pharmacists,
  • Registered Nurses,
  • Therapists,
  • Dieticians,
  • Occupations In Medical And Dental Technology,
  • Other Occupations In Medicine And Health
  Occupations In Education & Research
  • Occupations In College And University Education,
  • Occupations In Secondary School Education,
  • Occupations In Preschool, Primary School, And Kindergarten Education,
  • Occupations In Education Of Persons With Disabilities,
  • Home Economists And Farm Advisers,
  • Occupations In Vocational Education,
  • Other Occupations In Education
  Occupations in Writing and Languages
  • Writers,
  • Editors: Publication, Broadcast, And Script,
  • Other Occupations In Writing
  Occupations in Finance and Administrative Specializations
  • Accountants, Auditors, And Related Occupations,
  • Budget And Management Systems Analysis Occupations,
  • Purchasing Management Occupations,
  • Sales And Distribution Management Occupations,
  • Advertising Management Occupations,
  • Public Relations Management Occupations,
  • Personnel Administration Occupations,
  • Inspectors And Investigators, Managerial And Public Service,
  • Other Administrative Occupations
  Occupations in Business Management & Administration
  • Agriculture, Forestry And Fishing Industry Managers And Officials,
  • Mining Industry Managers And Officials,
  • Construction Industry Managers And Officials,
  • Manufacturing Industry Managers And Officials,
  • Transportation, Communication, And Utilities Industry Managers And Officials,
  • Wholesale And Retail Trade Managers And Officials,
  • Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate Managers And Officials
  • Service Industry Managers And Officials,
  • Public Administration Managers And Officials,
  • Miscellaneous Managers And Officials
  OTHER Specialty Occupations as listed below
• Occupations In Economics,
• Occupations In Political Science,
• Occupations In History,
• Occupations In Sociology,
• Occupations In Anthropology,
• Other Occupations In Social Sciences,
• Librarians,
• Archivists,
• Museum Curators And Related Occupations,
• Other Occupations In Museum, Library, And Archival Sciences,
• Lawyers,
• Judges,
• Other Occupations In Law And Jurisprudence,
• Clergy,
• Other Occupations In Religion And Theology,
• Commercial Artists: Designers And Illustrators, Graphic Arts,
• Environmental, Product, And Related Designers,
• Other Occupations In Art,
• Occupations In Music,
• Other Occupations In Entertainment And Recreation,
• Occupations In Social And Welfare Work,
• Miscellaneous Professional, Technical, And Managerial Occupations, Sales Promotion Occupations,
• Fashion Models