What is an H-1B visa?
A nonimmigrant in the H-1B category is an alien who is coming temporarily to the U.S. to perform services in a “specialty occupation”. The alien is qualified through the appropriate degree, or through a combination of education and experience equivalent to that degree. The worker may be entering the U.S. for the first time or may already be working in the U.S., but pursuing a change of employer. The foreign worker must prove that he or she is qualified for the specialty occupation and the particular job offered. One method is to obtain a credentials evaluation of their foreign university degree, to show that it is equivalent to that of a U.S. degree. If the worker is already in the U.S. and holds a valid nonimmigrant status, the H-1B visa can be extended and revalidated in the U.S. If, on the other hand, the worker is not in lawful status, or resides abroad, the H-1B visa must be obtained through a U.S. Consulate. Since the H-1B visa is considered a temporary visa, there is a limitatio
