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H-1B Specialty Occupations

For employers hiring in specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent.

About this visa

H-1B classification lets a U.S. employer sponsor a foreign professional for a qualifying specialty occupation. The position generally must require a directly related specific specialty degree or its equivalent, and the professional must satisfy the applicable qualifications.

This route suits employers hiring for specialized professional roles. The case must establish the relationship between the duties, the educational requirements and the worker's qualifications, alongside the employer's wage and labor-condition obligations. Cap-subject cases turn on the applicable registration and selection process; some petitions qualify for exemption.

What's included

◆Attorney assessment of the position, candidate and cap treatment.
◆Review of degree records and any need for a credential evaluation.
◆Labor Condition Application preparation and coordination.
◆Employer support letter and petition preparation.
◆Review of supporting evidence and filing consistency.
◆USCIS submission and receipt tracking within the agreed scope.

The path

1 · Define

Assess the role, qualifications, cap treatment and intended start date.

2 · Build

Prepare the labor-condition and petition evidence, coordinating registration where included.

3 · File & track

File the eligible petition and track USCIS notices within the agreed scope.

Timing and features

Cap-subject filings follow seasonal selection rules; current USCIS guidance describes weighted selection. Selection permits petition filing — it does not establish eligibility or approval.