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H1B Visas for Specialty Occupations enable skilled professionals to work in the United States in fields requiring specialized knowledge, such as IT, engineering, and healthcare. This visa is ideal for individuals with at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. H1B visa holders can stay for up to three years, with the possibility of extension, and may bring their spouses and dependent children. Discover more about eligibility criteria, employer sponsorship, and the application process by speaking with an immigration lawyer.
If you’re waiting for your H-1B visa approval, you may wonder if you can begin working at your new job. This guide explains when you’re legally allowed to start working and what happens during an H-1B transfer or initial petition.
USCIS has announced that it has received enough electronic registrations to meet the FY 2026 H-1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption. Employers with selected beneficiaries may begin filing H-1B cap-subject petitions starting April 1, 2025. This blog outlines next steps, filing requirements, and important reminders for petitioners preparing their H-1B submissions.
The FY 2026 H-1B lottery is complete. If you were not selected, you still have options. This guide explores top alternatives to the H-1B for U.S. employment.
Are you a Canadian looking to move to the U.S.? Find out if you need a sponsor, which visas require one, and how to qualify for self-sponsored options like the E-1 and E-2.
USCIS has finished selecting H-1B lottery registrations for FY 2026. Find out how to check your status, prepare your petition, and meet new filing requirements.
The H-1B visa stamping process allows foreign workers to enter the U.S. under an approved H-1B petition. This guide outlines the steps, including completing the DS-160 form, gathering required documents, attending the visa interview, and receiving the visa stamp. Learn about consular processing, required documents, and key travel considerations.
The CBP Home App’s Intent to Depart feature helps Canadians, H-1B, TN, and L visa holders track their U.S. departures, preventing overstays and re-entry issues.
Being a Canadian citizen offers advantages for U.S. immigration, including TN visa eligibility, border processing for H-1B and L-1 visas, and E-2 investor options. However, your country of birth still affects green card wait times unless you qualify for cross-chargeability.
Who is responsible for H-1B visa filing fees? Employers must pay all required fees, and employees cannot be charged for business expenses or petition costs. Learn about legal payment rules, wage deduction restrictions, and what fees an employee may voluntarily cover.
Candidates can have multiple H-1B registrations submitted by different employers, but each candidate is only entered into the lottery once. Learn how this process works and what it means for your visa application.