Let VisaNation’s elite legal team – backed by over 3 decades of combined legal experience and a track record of success with H-1B visas – guide your H-1B journey!
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The H-1B visa is for foreign nationals in specialty occupations who wish to work for a company within the United States. Designed to support U.S. businesses, this visa allows employers to fill specialized roles with skilled foreign professionals when domestic talent is unavailable.
Initially, three years, with a three-year extension available, for a total of six years. Extensions beyond six years are possible if a PERM or I-140 is pending.
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The H-1B visa has eligibility criteria that must be met before visa approval:
The job posting must indicate that the role requires a bachelor's degree or higher related to the field.
The beneficiary must have proof of a U.S. bachelor’s or higher degree in a directly related specific specialty, or its foreign equivalent.
The employer must file the Labor Condition Application (LCA), and have it certified by the Department of Labor (DOL),
The sponsor must pay the required prevailing wage or higher.
Beneficiaries must be selected in the annual H-1B lottery, unless the role is with an organization that is exempt from the annual numerical cap.
Our expert legal team is committed to supporting businesses and individuals throughout the H-1B registration and petition process, supporting companies with their hiring needs and individuals in advancing their U.S. careers.
Our intake form is your first step. Start by sharing your hiring goals or candidate profile. Whether you are an employer or a prospective H-1B visa holder, this initial snapshot allows our team to assess the candidate for the specific role and industry.
Our experienced legal team will thoroughly examine the information from your assessment to determine eligibility.
If eligible, our legal team will discuss the case further. We’ll explain how we plan to tackle your case, provide a timeline, and outline our flat-rate fees.
Once retained, we will begin the formal process of gathering the necessary documentation and compile and submit your complete application to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met for efficient processing. This process takes approximately two weeks or less.
Our primary area of practice is immigration law, specifically employment-based and family-based immigration. We are a highly specialized firm with vast experience handling complex O-1, EB-1, H-1B, EB-2 with National Interest Waivers, TN and more. We also process hundreds of green card applications on a yearly basis, and provide guidance for employers and employees seeking to transition to permanent residence.
Your case will be managed by our dedicated in-house legal team with 45+ years of combined experience in complex immigration law. When you apply for a H-1B visa with VisaNation, you have the full support of our law firm. Your case will be handled by either a senior immigration attorney or the managing attorney. You will have direct access to the attorneys preparing your petition and will receive proactive, regular updates throughout the process. All submissions are reviewed by the managing attorney at VisaNation Law Group.
Our free case evaluation is a comprehensive assessment performed by an experienced H-1B attorney. We'll analyze the information you submit to determine your eligibility and the strengths of your profile. If you qualify, we'll recommend a free 15-minute consultation to discuss a tailored case strategy, timeline, and our flat-rate fees. and offer you the opportunity to ask us any questions or go over any concerns. We always provide honest feedback on your chances, and provide alternative strategies if necessary.
We have significant experience with H-1B visas, both H-1B Cap and Cap-Exempt. We have a high approval rate for H-1B petitions, and have worked with clients from dozens of professional fields.
We meticulously prepare every H-1B petition to avoid an RFE. However, if one is issued, our legal team will handle the comprehensive RFE response, developing a detailed strategy to address all of USCIS's concerns.
We operate on a flat-rate fee structure for all H-1B petitions. Our registration fee is $750, and if selected in the lottery, our petition filing fee is $2,750 + $100 shipping and incidentals. There are no hidden or unexpected hourly fees once we begin preparing your case. Government filing fees, translation costs, and medical exams are separate expenses that you must pay directly to the government or service provider.
