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The H-1B non-immigrant visa enables foreign workers to work in the United States in a variety of Specialty Occupations. The laws governing the H-1B non-immigrant visa program are in constant flux and applicants seriously considering this visa category as a means of working in the U.S. on a temporary basis should stay informed and updated as much as possible.

The H1-B Visa
H-1B Visas allow foreign workers to work temporarily in the United States in a variety of fields, including architecture, engineering, technology, teaching, and medicine. Contact our office today at 888-785-2862 to request more information or to apply for your H-1B visa.

Qualifying for Your H1-B
In order to qualify for an H-1B visa, you must have at least a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent. In addition, the job sought must be a Speciality Occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent.

Requirements
To obtain an H-1B non-immigrant visa, you must have a sponsoring employer. There are many different forms and documents associated with the H-1B visa. As a U.S. employer utilizing the program, you must guarantee that:

1. The foreign professional will not adversely affect the working conditions of U.S. workers;
2. U.S. colleagues will be given notice of the foreign professsional's presence among them;
3. there is no strike or lockout at the worksite; and
4. the position requires a professional in a specialty occupation and the intended employee has the required qualifications. 

These provisions are included in the forms associated with the filing of an H-1B visa to ensure that U.S. and foreign workers are protected.