→Work VisaH-1B Work Visa (Specialty Occupation)
Specialty occupation employment in the US requiring a bachelor's degree
Duration: 3 years (extendable to 6 years)Fee: $460–$4,000+ (employer-paid fees vary)Processing: 3–6 months (premium: 15 calendar days)
Requirements & Documents
- 1Job offer from US employer in a specialty occupation
- 2Bachelor's degree or equivalent in the field
- 3Employer files Labor Condition Application (LCA)
- 4USCIS petition approval (Form I-129)
- 5Limited to annual cap (65,000 + 20,000 Master's cap)
- 6Visa interview at US Embassy after petition approval
- 7Valid passport
Important Notes
Subject to annual cap lottery (March). Master's degree holders from US institutions have additional 20,000 quota. Premium processing available.
Visa Summary
CountryUnited States
Visa TypeH-1B Work Visa (Specialty Occupation)
CategoryWork
Duration3 years (extendable to 6 years)
Fee$460–$4,000+ (employer-paid fees vary)
Processing3–6 months (premium: 15 calendar days)