H-1B: PROFESSIONAL WORKERS
About the role
H-1B: Professional Workers
The H-1B visa is temporary work permit available to individuals who will be working in the U.S. in a “specialty occupation,” meaning the job requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). In order to apply for an H-1B, you must be sponsored by a U.S. employer on either a part-time or full-time basis. Oftentimes, the H-1B is used a stepping-stone toward obtaining a Green Card.
General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Job Offer from a U.S. employer Detailed job description Minimum salary
Common Occupations
Engineers Financial Analysts IT Professionals Business Specialists Doctors Teachers
Filing Process
Unfortunately, USCIS limits the numbers of H-1Bs issued each fiscal year to 65,000 for bachelor degreed professionals and an additional 20,000 for individuals who hold a U.S. master’s degree or higher. The limitation is known as the “H-1B Cap.” USCIS allows employers to file H-1Bs during the first 5 business days in April. It then conducts a random lottery to select which cases it will review and adjudicate.
Validity
H-1B petitions can be approved for up to 3 years at a time, for a total of 6 years. However, there are some exceptions that would allow you to extend your status for longer.
Ian L., November 2025
Kelly Carr was outstanding from the first contact with her firm. She listened and gathered all the information form me as well as outside firms legal sources and made her recommendation(s) with knowledge, logic and a clear path of execution. The results were better than expected.
Ian L., November 2025
About Fiegel Carr & Joyce Law Firm
We partner with cross border businesses, athletes, entertainers, families, workers, visitors and others to provide them with experienced and focused immigration services into the United States and Canada.
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H-1B: PROFESSIONAL WORKERS
About the role
H-1B: Professional Workers
The H-1B visa is temporary work permit available to individuals who will be working in the U.S. in a “specialty occupation,” meaning the job requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). In order to apply for an H-1B, you must be sponsored by a U.S. employer on either a part-time or full-time basis. Oftentimes, the H-1B is used a stepping-stone toward obtaining a Green Card.
General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Job Offer from a U.S. employer Detailed job description Minimum salary
Common Occupations
Engineers Financial Analysts IT Professionals Business Specialists Doctors Teachers
Filing Process
Unfortunately, USCIS limits the numbers of H-1Bs issued each fiscal year to 65,000 for bachelor degreed professionals and an additional 20,000 for individuals who hold a U.S. master’s degree or higher. The limitation is known as the “H-1B Cap.” USCIS allows employers to file H-1Bs during the first 5 business days in April. It then conducts a random lottery to select which cases it will review and adjudicate.
Validity
H-1B petitions can be approved for up to 3 years at a time, for a total of 6 years. However, there are some exceptions that would allow you to extend your status for longer.
Ian L., November 2025
Kelly Carr was outstanding from the first contact with her firm. She listened and gathered all the information form me as well as outside firms legal sources and made her recommendation(s) with knowledge, logic and a clear path of execution. The results were better than expected.
Ian L., November 2025
About Fiegel Carr & Joyce Law Firm
We partner with cross border businesses, athletes, entertainers, families, workers, visitors and others to provide them with experienced and focused immigration services into the United States and Canada.