H1B Visa (Speciality Occupation Visa)
H1B Visa Description
H1B is a visa for people coming to the USA to work for a US
employer in a graduate-level position. Valid for 3 years initially, can be
extended to 6.
H1B Visa Candidate Requirements
In order to get an H1B visa you will need the equivalent of
a US college or university degree in a relevant subject.
If you have been educated outside the US, this requirement
can often be met by
EITHER - A non-US and/or only partly relevant degree,
followed by three or more years work experience.
OR – Twelve years of high-level work experience.
NB If you wish to practice a profession such as law,
medicine, or accountancy, etc, you will also need to obtain the relevant State or Federal
licence to practice in the place of intended employment.
If you would like to find out about the H1B visa application
process from the point of view of your employer, Click
here.
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