Overview

H-1B classification applies to persons coming to the United States to be employed in a specialized occupation, which requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge requiring completion of a specific course of higher education.

Period of Stay
The H-1B visa is valid for 3 years and, if approved, may be extended to another 3 years. But the total maximum stay of an H-1B visa holder should not exceed six (6) years.

Eligibility Requirements

* There should be an offer of employment from the petitioner;
* Employment is limited only to the approved employer-petitioner;
* Employment should commence only upon the approval of the petition;
* Should the employment be terminated prior to the end of the authorized period of employment, the employer should shoulder all related costs for the return of the employee to his country of origin;

The attorney can assist you in preparing and completing your application. Here’s how it works:

1. Fill out the Standard questionnaire and the payment form online. Then submit.
2. Within a few minutes, we will e-mail you a (a) Visa application questionnaire, (b) our Retainer Agreement, and (c) a checklist of documents required to support your application. Do not leave any blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter "N/A" when the information being asked does not apply to you.
3. Print the attachments that we have e-mailed you.
4. Proceed by filling out the Visa Application Questionnaire. Do not leave any blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter 'N/A" when the information being asked does not apply to you.
5. Review the list of required supporting documents to be attached to the Visa Application Questionnaire.
6. Sign and date the Retainer Agreement.
7. Mail all the documents back.
8. The Attorney prepares your application upon receipt of the documents from you. A copy will be e-mailed to you for review and corrections.
9. The original application will be e-mailed to you as a PDF document for printing, signing and sending back.
10. The Attorney then files your application with the BCIS.