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H-1B Eligibility
Position is a speciality occupation in science, technology, engineering, math, education etc.
Candidate has 4 years bachelor's degree or 12 years of work experience
Employee must be paid above the U.S. prevailing wage
THE PROCESS
Hiring someone on H-1B
First time H-1B applicants are subject to the annual cap of 85,000. This cap is for for-profit organizations. Higher education institutions and certain non-profits are cap exempt. Once on H-1B the employment can also be transferred by filing petition to transfer H-1B to an employer.
HOW IT WORKS
Hire and retain foreign national employees on H-1B
3 years
Initial term
USCIS issues a three year working term when it first issues the H-1B.
+ 3 years
Extension
One further three years extension is allowed for a maximum term of 6 years.
more years
Further extension
Employees who have completed certain Green Card application milestones can extend stay after 6 years.
H-1B1 Eligibility
Candidate is a citizen of Singapore or Chile
Position is a speciality occupation in science, technology, engineering, math, education etc.
Candidate has 4 years bachelor's degree or 12 years of work experience
Employee must be paid above the U.S. prevailing wage
THE PROCESS
Hiring someone on H-1B1
Citizens of Singapore and Chile don't have to depend on their employers to file a petition or apply through the H-1B cap. They can apply directly for a visa at the U.S. embassy in their home counties.
HOW IT WORKS
Hire and retain foreign national employees on H-1B1
1 year
Initial term
USCIS issues a 12 months working term when it first issues the H-1B1.
+ 1 year
Extension
Unlimited number of extensions (12 months each) are permitted.
more years
Further extension
Employee does not have to have an ongoing green card process to get extensions.
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