H-1B Specialty Occupation Petition

The H-1B visa allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The process begins with the employer filing a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor, followed by Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) with USCIS. Due to high demand, there is an annual cap and a lottery system. Applicants must hold at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in the specific field. The visa is initially valid for three years and can be extended to six.