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The H-1B visa is the visa most companies use to hire foreign professional workers. In sponsoring for the H-1B visa, the job must be professional in nature, meaning the duties of the position are so specialized in nature that an individual must possess at least a Bachelor’s (or equivalent) degree in the field or a related field. There is an annual cap on H-1B visas.
See H-1B, Temporary Worker Visa, Outline
There are also significant legal compliance issues that companies need to know about the H-1B visa, including site visits by USCIS officials, Public Access Files and other requirements. We can help companies with:
Spouses and children (under 21) of individuals who hold valid H-1B professional worker status are eligible for H-4 dependent status. If the spouse holding H-1B status has an approved I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, a spouse in H-4 dependent status can also obtain work authorization (EAD).
If you are interested in obtaining H-1B status, sponsoring an employee for H-1B status, or obtaining an H-4/EAD, please contact us to speak with one of our business immigration attorneys.