H1b is an employment which is based non immigrant visa for temporary workers in America. It is an employer sponsored visa.
H1b is issued to a specialty occupation, requires theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge along with a bachelor’s degree or it’s equivalent.
The United States employer must be able to justify the exclusive need for this foreign worker. He should also prove that the task cannot be accomplished by a local citizen who may either be unavailable or not qualified either professionally or academically.
One of the basic requirements of H1b is Education. To qualify for the H1b visa category, the prospective H1B employee should hold a U S bachelor’s or higher degree or the equivalent. The person must hold a U.S equivalent 4 years bachelors or higher degree from an accredited college or University. 3 years of work experience in similar field can be considered to one year additional qualification.
Additionally, the individual must be fully qualified to lawfully perform the duties of the position offered. In occupations that need licensure or professional credentials, the individual must already hold such a qualification before the H1b visa petition can be filed.
Employer may require certain document from the foreign worker for the petition.
• Scanned copy of passport
• Degrees/certificates
• Letter of current employment
• Proof of previous employment
• Certifications/achievements
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