What requirements must be met for a U.S. company to hire a foreign national?
Companies looking to hire a foreign national on a new H-1B visa must ensure the potential candidate: has entered the United States on a valid visa; did not overstay time spent in the United States on the visa; has a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. or foreign university, or 12 years of equivalent experience in the field; has a job offer with a U.S. company; submits the application on April 1, 2009 to be eligible for a 2010 visa.
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