The H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for specialty occupation roles that generally require specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a specific field. The case is not just about the employee’s degree. The job, employer, wage, worksite, timing, and filing strategy all matter.
I help employers and professionals review H-1B eligibility, identify weak points, and prepare a clearer filing strategy.
Who This Is For
This service may be useful if a U.S. employer wants to hire or continue employing a foreign professional in a specialty occupation.
It may also be useful for employees, founders, or employers trying to understand cap registration, cap-exempt options, change of employer issues, extensions, or whether another visa category may fit better.
Common Issues
H-1B cases can become difficult when the job duties are vague, the degree requirement is unclear, the employee’s education does not match the role, the employer is small or new, the worksite arrangement is complicated, or timing is tight.
Cap-subject H-1B cases also involve an electronic registration and selection process before a full petition can be filed. USCIS says the initial registration period runs for at least 14 calendar days each fiscal year, and selected registrations are then eligible for petition filing.
How I Help
I can help review the offered position, employee qualifications, employer structure, timing, cap strategy, and likely problem areas before filing.
I also help with petition strategy, document organization, job-duty explanations, specialty occupation arguments, and planning around extensions, amendments, or employer changes when appropriate.
Before You File
Do not assume that a professional job automatically qualifies for H-1B. The role needs to be framed clearly, the degree requirement must make sense, and the employer must be able to support the petition.
If the case involves a startup, founder-employee, third-party placement, remote work, multiple worksites, or a cap deadline, the strategy should be reviewed early.
If you are considering an H-1B petition, a consultation can help you review eligibility, timing, risks, and whether H-1B is the right path.