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H1B SPONSORSHIP VISA

What is the H1B Visa?

The H-1B is a temporary (nonimmigrant) visa category that allows employers to petition for
highly educated foreign professionals to work in “specialty occupations” that require at least a
bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.

H1B Visa Application Process

Step by step process on how to apply for an H1B visa:

  1. Finding an H1B Sponsor/Employer.
  2. Electronic registration for H1B Lottery by Sponsor/Employer.
  3. USCIS notifies employers regarding registration selection results – Lottery Selection Results.
  4. Employer will file for Labour Conditions Approval (LCA) & submit Form I-129 – H1B Petition to USCIS.
  5. USCIS will send the H1B Petition Approval notices.
  6. H1B Applicants with approved petitions go for stamping as needed at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their home country.

What is H1B Visa Lottery and How Does It Work?

The H1B visa has a lottery process that randomly selects applicants by the USCIS to determine
which applicants can file an H-1B petition when the applications exceed the annual limit.

The registration date for the fiscal year of 2025 for the H-1B visa lottery took place in March and
August 2024
.

The approval rate for H1B visas was approximately 81% in 2023.

How Long is the H-1B Visa Valid For?

Typically, the initial duration of an H-1B visa classification is three years, which may be
extended for a maximum of six years.

Before an employer can file a petition with USCIS, the employer must take steps to ensure that hiring the
foreign worker will not harm U.S. workers.

H-1B Fees

    • Registration Fee: $215 to enter the H-1B lottery
    • Filing Fees (Petition Fee):
      • $2010 — USCIS Fees
      • $2000 — Attorney Fees
      • $500 — Education and Experience Evaluation
      • $1500 — SOW/Client Letter

Total: $6010 (approximately 5.2 Lakhs INR)