H-1B Visa: This visa enables professionals in “specialty occupations” to make a valuable contribution to the American economy. The H-1B visa is issued for up to three years but may be extended. This provides a maximum stay of six years. The H1-B visa holder can apply for a Green Card if a company wants to sponsor his/her application. The H-1B non-immigrant work visa may be issued to applicants seeking temporary work in a “specialty occupation” which requires the skills of a professional. “Specialty Occupations” include, for example, accounting, computer analysts, programmers, database administrators, web designers, engineers, financial analysts, doctors, nurses, scientists, architects and lawyers. The petitions are submitted by employers based on their need for the non-U.S.-resident employee. The applicant may possess a bachelor’s degree or requisite experience to make up for the lack of a master’s degree.
