H1 B Visa – For Skilled Workers
An H1B Visa is for someone having a specialty occupation job offer and possessing the background suitable to the specialty occupation. Specialty Occupation is defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act as an occupation that requires a “theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge; and… attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.”
Examples of Specialty Occupations:
There are numerous types of specialty occupations. Below is just a sample list as the options are numerous:
Accountants
Architects
Biologists
Business Managers
Chemists
Chiropractors
ComputerScientists
Computer Systems Analysts
Dietitians
Engineers
Executives
Hotel Managers
Lawyers
Medical Techonologists
Music Directors
Pharmacists
Length of Time H1B Visas are Valid:
H1B Visas are valid for a period of 3 years and may be renewed once totaling a period of 6 years. Obtaining an H1B Visa is a competitive process as the US government only makes 65,000 visas available each year. The first date of filing each year is April 1. As in 2007 for work beginning in October 1, 2007, there were approximately twice the amount of applicants for each Visa within the first two days of filing.
As you can see possibilities of specialty occupations are extensive, however, the requirements are extremely detailed. And as described above, the competition for the few available H1B Visas is high. You need every advantage you can have, make sure you contact the Law Offices of Ashley Dworsky so that your best case can be put forward and you can avoid the many pitfalls surrounding H1B Visa Applications.