H Visas

These visas are reserved for individuals working in a specialty occupation that require a specific skill set.

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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.

Start the Green Card process

It's generally best-practice to start the green card process for the foreign national employee within the first 2 years of employment.

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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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H Visas

These visas are reserved for individuals working in a specialty occupation that require a specific skill set.

H-1B Eligibility

Position is a speciality occupation in science, technology, engineering, math, education etc.

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Candidate has 4 years bachelor's degree or 12 years of work experience

​

Employee must be paid above the U.S. prevailing wage

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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.

Start the Green Card process

It's generally best-practice to start the green card process for the foreign national employee within the first 2 years of employment.

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.

Meet your immigration automation platform

"WayLit was great to work with from start to finish. It is clear that the WayLit team is passionate about making a difference in immigration. WayLit made the process transparent and effortless. Great work team."