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H-1B Work Visa

H-1B工作签证

The H-1B is the most widely used U.S. work visa, allowing American employers to hire foreign professionals in "specialty occupations." An H-1B visa is initially valid for 3 years and can be extended up to a maximum of 6 years. Each fiscal year, 65,000 regular-cap visas and 20,000 advanced-degree (Master's Cap) visas are allocated through an electronic registration lottery system. If the beneficiary has initiated the green card process during H-1B status (i.e., a PERM application is filed or the I-140 is approved), extensions beyond the 6-year limit are available under the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21).

Electronic Registration
March each year (~2-week window)
Lottery Results
Late March – Early April
Filing Window
April 1 – June 30
Regular Processing
3–6 months
Premium Processing
15 business days
Visa Effective Date
October 1

Eligibility Requirements

  • The applicant must hold a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent (or 12 years of progressive work experience as an equivalent)
  • The position must qualify as a "specialty occupation" — one that typically requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field
  • A U.S. employer must sponsor the petition and pay at least the prevailing wage as determined by the Department of Labor
  • The employer must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor (DOL)
  • Common qualifying occupations include engineers, software developers, data scientists, accountants, architects, and physicians

Application Process

1
Electronic Registration
Each March, the employer submits an electronic registration in the USCIS system for the beneficiary, paying a $215 registration fee. USCIS conducts a random lottery selection.
2
Lottery Results
Results are typically announced in late March to early April. Selected registrants have a 90-day window to file the full petition.
3
LCA Filing
The employer files a Labor Condition Application (ETA 9035) with the Department of Labor, attesting to payment of the prevailing wage and compliance with working conditions. LCA approval usually takes 7 days.
4
I-129 Petition
The employer files Form I-129 with USCIS along with the complete petition package, including a support letter, credential evaluations, and an employment agreement.
5
Adjudication / RFE
USCIS reviews the petition and may issue a Request for Evidence (RFE). Regular processing takes approximately 3-6 months; Premium Processing guarantees a response within 15 business days.
6
Visa Stamping / Entry
Once approved, applicants outside the U.S. must attend a consular interview. Those in the U.S. in valid status may change status without departing.

Service Details

  • 抽签注册
    H-1B lotteryH1B抽签电子注册H-1B processing time
  • 新申请递交
    H-1B applicationH-1B requirementsH-1B salary requirements
  • Transfer转换
    H-1B transfer换雇主无需重新抽签
  • Amendment修改
    工作地点变更职位变更
  • Extension延期
    H-1B extensionH-1B beyond 6 yearsH-1B to green card
  • H-1B加急处理
    premium processing15个工作日H-1B approval rate
H-1BSpecialty OccupationLCAI-129Premium ProcessingCap-ExemptH-4 EADTransferExtensionAmendment

FAQ

QWhat should I do if I am not selected in the H-1B lottery?
QCan I change employers on H-1B?
QWhat is the maximum duration of H-1B status?
QCan an H-1B spouse work in the United States?
QWhat is the maximum H-1B duration?
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