H-1B

Are you a U.S. employer looking to hire or sponsor an employee for a professional work visa?

The H-1B Visa program allows employers to hire foreign workers who possess a bachelor's degree or higher and have highly specialized knowledge in the specific occupation. This temporary work visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers into specialty occupations that require a bachelor's degree or its equivalent. 

Initial H-1B applications are subject to an annual lottery. If your employee has been selected in the annual lottery, we can assist in the H-1B filing with USCIS.

If you are a U.S. employer wishing to hire a new employee or continue sponsoring a current employee who already holds an H-1B, you do not have to submit a new lottery registration on the employee's behalf.  Current H-1B holders can transfer or extend their H-1B status with the same or a new employer at any time. 

The H-1B classification is generally granted for 3 years at a time with a maximum duration of 6 years for any extension requests.

Dependent family members, including spouses and any children under 21 may accompany the H-1B visa holder to the U.S. in H4 status.  The H4 spouse is permitted to work in the U.S. if the H-1B holder has an approved I-140. 

We recommend beginning the H-1B petition as soon as possible as annual lottery limitations and government processing times may impact how soon your employee can begin working with your company.

Requirements

To qualify for an H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa, the applicant must be:

• The employee must have an offer of employment from a U.S. employer;
  
• The job must qualify as a "specialty occupation,"
  
• The employee must have the minimum requirements necessary for the specialty occupation at the time of application, which must be at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field of study, and any licenses, certifications, or other specific requirements for the position.
  
• The employer must agree to certain conditions, including payment of the required wage.
  
• H-1B status is limited to 6 years, inclusive of all employers; the 6-year period starts over after an employee has left the U.S. for one full year.
  
• First time applicants are subject to an annual lottery before being eligible to apply
  
  

Our Services:

We provide an easy to use platform to gather the necessary information for your specific situation, combined with Immigration expert guidance, preparation and review of your application.

Our team will review your eligibility submission and provide you with confirmation of your ideal immigration program prior to payment of any fees. Once you decide to proceed, our platform guides you through a series of questions and helps you gather all the necessary documents. Our immigration experts will then prepare your case and complete the necessary forms, while reviewing the application to ensure it presents the best possible case. As the applicant, you will file the final application yourself.

Your dedicated case manager will provide end-to-end review and communication throughout the life of the application, including assisting with responses to any USCIS requests, to maximize your chances of success.  The SuperVisas platform tracks key dates and expirations to ensure deadlines and renewal dates are not missed.

Additional Services

We also offer our clients supplemental visa and application services which may be required by the U.S. Government as part of an application filing, or which may improve an application’s success rate.  

For example, if you are not comfortable handling the communications with the government and filing your own application, then we can help you use an immigration lawyer to represent you as an Additional Service with additional fees. We have a network of qualified  U.S. attorneys and legal experts if you want the added peace of mind in knowing that your application is being represented by a licensed immigration attorney before the U.S. Government.

SuperVisas provides the following Additional Service for this visa: 

• Attorney Representation - In addition to our preparation of your application, you will be represented by a licensed immigration lawyer throughout the entire application process. If you chose this Additional Service, your case will be submitted by a licensed immigration attorney who will also respond to any additional requests from USCIS on your behalf. You can enjoy peace of mind knowing that an attorney is handling all communications with USCIS.
• Academic Evaluations - An academic evaluation assesses foreign academic credentials to determine their equivalency in the United States.