{"id":352881,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:28","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/immigration\/visas\/h-1b-visa-requirements.html"},"modified":"2026-05-12T21:54:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T02:54:00","slug":"h-1b-visa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/visas\/h-1b-visa-requirements.html","title":{"rendered":"Understanding H-1B Visa Applications"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">Understanding H-1B Visa Applications<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/lyle-therese-a-hilotin-lee-j-d\/\">Lyle Therese A. Hilotin-Lee, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last reviewed\n        <time>\n                            May 12, 2026\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p>The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire\u00a0nonimmigrant foreign nationals to work in specialty occupations or as fashion models. This program helps employers fill roles when they can\u2019t gather the needed abilities and skills from U.S. workers, making it a key pathway for qualified professionals seeking to work in the United States.<\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a skilled professional hoping to build your career in the United States, the H\u20111B visa may be your path forward. This program lets U.S. employers hire foreign workers for highly specialized roles that require advanced knowledge and training.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This article explains the H-1B visa application process and the requirements for qualifying for this program.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is an H-1B Visa?<\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/whd\/immigration\/h1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H-1B visa program<\/a>\u00a0applies to foreign nationals who want to work in particular jobs or as fashion models. U.S. employers may hire nonimmigrant foreign nationals to work in the U.S. A specialty occupation needs an application of highly specialized knowledge and the minimum requirement of a bachelor&#8217;s degree, higher degree, or equivalent.<\/p>\n<p>There are different classifications of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/h-1b-specialty-occupations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">H-1B visa<\/a>\u00a0programs, each catering to specific types of visa applicants.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>H-1B visa:<\/b>\u00a0Those performing services in a specialty occupation<\/li>\n<li><b>H1B1 visa:<\/b> Specialty workers from Singapore and Chile under free trade agreements (FTAs)<\/li>\n<li><b>H-1B2 visa:<\/b>\u00a0Those providing extraordinary services for a U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) research and development project worker<\/li>\n<li><b>H-1B3 visa:\u00a0<\/b>Those working as fashion models of distinguished merit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main goal of the H-1B application is to help U.S. employers who can&#8217;t gather the needed abilities and skills from U.S. workers by temporarily hiring qualified foreign nationals.<\/p>\n<h2>What Are the General Requirements to Become an H Visa Holder?<\/h2>\n<p>Like other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/visas\/temporary-visas.html\">temporary work visas<\/a>, H visas also require sponsorship from a U.S. employer. This means the foreign worker should have an offer to work in the U.S. in some capacity before they can apply for H-1B Visa.<\/p>\n<p>The H-1B visa applicant should also have at least a bachelor&#8217;s degree or equivalent in the specialty occupation they are applying for. This acknowledgment of skill should come from an accredited institution. They should also have a license to practice in that field if applicable. Considerable training or experience in the specialty occupation is also recognized.<\/p>\n<p>H-1B2 visa applicants need an extra eligibility requirement. They should also hold an unrestricted state certification, registration, or license that authorizes them to perform the duties required by the job. An aerospace engineer with specialized knowledge in spacecraft design, or a medical scientist with technical expertise in pharmacology, is an example of a qualified H-1B visa applicant.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, H-1B3 visa applicants should be prominent fashion models with distinguished ability and merit. The model should present evidence of substantial recognition or exceptional skills. National or international news stories, reviews, and articles can provide proof of the documentation fashion models need.<\/p>\n<h3>How Can a Job Be Considered a &#8216;Specialty Occupation&#8217;?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/h-1b-specialty-occupations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)<\/a>\u00a0provides general requirements for what constitutes a &#8220;specialty occupation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Some criteria include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Educational requirements.\u00a0<\/b>The position should require the practical and theoretical application of highly specialized knowledge. This means a bachelor&#8217;s degree or higher or its equivalent.<\/li>\n<li><b>Standard educational requirements in the industry.<\/b>\u00a0The position should be where the educational requirement is often the minimum entry requirement. This also means that the industry expects the required degree.<\/li>\n<li><b>Specialized nature of work.\u00a0<\/b>The duties required for the position are technical and complex, and the knowledge necessary is often gained through experience, education, or specialized training.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you meet the requirements, it&#8217;s time to apply for a H-1B visa.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the Process to Get an H-1B Visa?<\/h2>\n<p>Keep reading for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/h-1b-specialty-occupations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">steps required for an H-1B visa<\/a>\u00a0application.<\/p>\n<h3>Employers or Agents Get a Labor Condition Application From the Department of Labor<\/h3>\n<p>Prospective employers or agents should get a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/flag.dol.gov\/programs\/LCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Labor Condition Application<\/a>\u00a0(LCA) from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL). The LCA includes certain attestations that the employer will follow specific labor requirements. Violations of these requirements can result in fines, bars on sponsoring more visa petitions, and other sanctions against the employer. The labor condition requirements are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employers will pay the H-1B visa holder a wage equal to the salary paid to similarly qualified workers or, if greater, the standard wage paid for the position in the corresponding geographical location.<\/li>\n<li>Employers will adhere to working conditions that will not negatively affect existing, similarly employed workers. There must be no strike or lockout at the time of the application. The employer must give a notice of the application with the DOL to the union representative if applicable. Or post it at the business location.<\/li>\n<li>Employers must obtain certification for Labor Condition Applications for H-1B (specialty workers) and H-1B3 (fashion models) applicants. This does not apply to H-1B2 (Department of Defense Research and Development Workers) applications. See the DOL&#8217;s Hiring Foreign Workers section for more information about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta\/foreign-labor\/programs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Labor Condition Application<\/a>\u00a0process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that a separate process exists to get a Labor Condition Application from the Office of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dol.gov\/agencies\/eta\/foreign-labor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foreign Labor Certification<\/a>. This website by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/flag.dol.gov\/programs\/LCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department of Labor<\/a>\u00a0discusses the process in detail.<\/p>\n<h3>Employer Submits LCA to DOL for Certification<\/h3>\n<p>Once the employer gets an LCA, it should submit it to the Department of Labor. The LCA attests to compliance with the H-visa program. The employer should submit the LCA six months before the employment start date. You can file the LCA electronically through the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/flag.dol.gov\/?_ga=2.207530068.672461845.1702393604-1082727576.1702393604\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foreign Labor Application Gateway<\/a>\u00a0of the DOL.<\/p>\n<h3>Employer files Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) to USCIS<\/h3>\n<p>The employer or agent submits a Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker with the USCIS Service Center. The LCA certified by the DOL should get the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/i-129\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form I-129 petition<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Prospective Worker Should Apply for U.S. Visa<\/h3>\n<p>After the approval of the Form I-129 petition, the H-1B worker outside the U.S. may apply for a U.S. visa at the U.S. embassy or U.S. consulate in their home country. Regardless of the visa rule, the prospective H-1B worker should apply to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbp.gov\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)<\/a>\u00a0for admission to the U.S. with an H-1B classification.<\/p>\n<h2>How Long Can I Stay in the U.S. with an H-1B Visa?<\/h2>\n<p>As an H-1B specialty occupation or fashion model, you can stay in the U.S. for up to three years. This period can be extended. But it can&#8217;t go beyond six years.<\/p>\n<p>If a labor certification or an immigrant visa petition, such as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/visas\/the-green-card-process-do-s-and-don-ts.html\">green card application<\/a>, is pending, you can get an extension beyond six years. Another case in which you can get an extension beyond six years is if you have an approved visa petition but can&#8217;t get a U.S. visa due to country limitations. Your employer should show that no visa is available when they file an H-1B visa extension.<\/p>\n<p>The USCIS may also allow an extension of your U.S. visa if you change jobs. But they will consider all factors involved. For instance, if your situation changes, the USCIS will look at the totality of the circumstances and decide if it will grant an extension of your H-1B visa. This includes why you left your previous job and your new employer&#8217;s steps after the employment change.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is the H-1BVisa Cap Every Fiscal Year?<\/h2>\n<p>The H-1B visa has a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/h-1b-specialty-occupations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">numerical limit of 65,000<\/a>\u00a0every fiscal year. But, 20,000 petitions for beneficiaries with master&#8217;s degrees or higher education are exempted from the 65,000 annual cap. Also, H-1B workers hired by higher education institutions, nonprofit research organizations, and nonprofit entities or government research organizations are not in the 65,000 annual cap.<\/p>\n<h2>What if the Foreign Worker Changes Employers?<\/h2>\n<p>If you are changing to a new employer, you may start working for the new employer as soon as they file the Form I-129 petition on your behalf. But if you lose your H-1B job, you must find a new employer within 60 days. You may also change your H-1B status to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/immigration\/visas\/immigrants-your-rights-as-a-permanent-resident.html\">permanent residence<\/a> or other visa categories. But, if you can&#8217;t find employment within 60 days, you may also opt to leave the United States.<\/p>\n<p>If you change jobs within the same employer, your employer should file\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/document\/forms\/i-129.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form I-129<\/a>, and you can continue working under new terms upon filing the Form I-129. But if you are moving to another job that is not subject to the H-1B cap to one that is subject to the numerical limit, your new employer should first register with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/stuartanderson\/2023\/10\/23\/uscis-changes-h-1b-visa-lottery-extends-cap-gap-for-students\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the H-1B lottery<\/a>. USCIS uses a visa lottery when more H-1B visa applications exceed the annual limit.<\/p>\n<p>If USCIS selects the registration filed by your employer, your new employer may file the I-129 petition on your behalf. You may then start working under the cap-subject employment after your new employer files the petition on your behalf.<\/p>\n<h2>How Do I Submit a H-1B Visa Application?<\/h2>\n<p>As of February 2024, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/organizational-accounts-FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USCIS organizational accounts<\/a> allow H-1B registrations, H-1B petitions, and associated requests for premium processing to be submitted by multiple people within a company.<\/p>\n<p>As of April 2024, applicants who file all paper Form I-129 petitions requesting H-1B classifications must do so at a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/about-us\/organization\/directorates-and-program-offices\/management-directorate\/office-of-intake-and-document-production\/lockbox-filing-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USCIS lockbox facility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Current H-1B electronic registration process regulations are on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/working-in-the-united-states\/temporary-workers\/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models\/h-1b-electronic-registration-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">USCIS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>An Immigration Attorney Can Help With an H-1B Visa<\/h2>\n<p>If you are a foreign national looking to work in the United States under the H-1B visa category or a U.S. employer looking to hire an H-1B employee, legal advice from an <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/immigration-naturalization-law\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immigration lawyer<\/a>\u00a0can make a significant difference. They can help you with the H-1B registration process, assess your eligibility to apply for this visa category, and increase your chances of success.<\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\">FindLaw\u2019s\u00a0<a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/immigration-naturalization-law\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">directory of immigration attorneys<\/a> can get you started. Enter your city or ZIP code for a list of qualified legal professionals in your area. 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