H-1B Specialty Occupation Visas
The H-1B lets U.S. employers hire skilled professionals in specialty occupations. We help both professionals and the organizations that employ them, including universities and cap-exempt employers.
Who this is for
The H-1B may fit if:
- You have at least a bachelor's degree (or the equivalent) in a field tied to the job.
- You have a U.S. employer ready to sponsor you, or you are that employer.
- You are moving between employers and need a transfer.
- You are a university or nonprofit that may qualify as cap-exempt.
How we help
Our attorney supports you with:
- Specialty-occupation and degree-equivalency analysis.
- Cap-subject petitions, including the registration process.
- Cap-exempt petitions for universities, nonprofits, and related employers.
- Transfers, extensions, and amendments as your job changes.
What to expect
How an H-1B case moves:
- A consultation to confirm the role and your qualifications fit.
- We prepare the labor condition application and the petition.
- We assemble the evidence that shows this is a specialty occupation.
- We track the case and respond to any requests for more information.
Am I eligible? (coming soon)
We are building a quick, private tool to help you gauge whether you may be eligible, right here on this page. It is not ready yet. In the meantime, the surest way to find out is a confidential consultation, where we look at your specific situation and tell you honestly where you stand.
Free 15-min consultationFrequently Asked Questions
I did not get selected in the H-1B lottery. Are there other options?
Sometimes. Cap-exempt employers, other visa categories, or a different timing strategy may be available. We look at the whole picture, not just the lottery.
Can you help my employer, not just me?
Yes. We regularly guide employers, including universities and nonprofits, through sponsoring and transferring H-1B workers.
What is cap-exempt?
Certain employers, such as universities and affiliated nonprofits, can file H-1B petitions without going through the annual lottery. We help determine whether that applies to you.
Let us handle your H-1B
Book a consultation, whether you are the professional or the employer, and we will map the path.
Free 15-min consultation