Who qualifies
Positions requiring a bachelor's degree or equivalent (three years of experience substitutes for one year of college).
H-1B Visas
Specialty occupation work visas, handled end-to-end.
The H-1B is a nonimmigrant work visa that allows a foreign professional to work in the U.S. for a sponsoring employer in a specialty occupation. We run the entire process — LCA, petition, and premium-processing strategy — so you can stay focused on the hire.
What the H-1B looks like
Timeline
2–5 months standard; 15 days with premium processing.
Duration
Initial 3 years, extendable to 6 total.
Dual intent
You can pursue a green card while on H-1B without risking the petition.
Prevailing wage
Employer must pay the DOL-determined prevailing wage for the role.
Family
Spouses and children under 21 get H-4 status; H-4 EAD available for some H-4 spouses.
Process
Our H-1B workflow.
- Retainer. We evaluate the role and confirm specialty-occupation classification.
- LCA. Employer files the Labor Condition Application with DOL; we prepare the public access file.
- Posting. Notice of the H-1B position is posted at the worksite for 10 days.
- Petition. Form I-129 filed with USCIS (April 1 for cap-subject; any time for cap-exempt).
- Adjudication. Approval notice (I-797) issued; we respond to any RFEs.
- Activation. Consular processing abroad or in-country status adjustment.
Common questions
Frequently asked.
What are the filing fees?
$460 (I-129), plus $750–$1,500 ACWIA fee, $500 fraud prevention, and an optional $1,440 premium processing.
What happens if my petition is selected in the lottery?
The sponsoring employer files the full I-129 petition package by the USCIS window. We handle all documentation and employer-side compliance.
Can I change employers on H-1B?
Yes — via H-1B transfer (portability). You can start the new job as soon as we file.
What if I get an RFE?
We respond with comprehensive evidence within the USCIS deadline. Most RFEs we see involve specialty occupation or wage level challenges.