The H1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. These occupations generally require a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field.

A specialty occupation requires theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields such as science, engineering, information technology, education, and business administration. The position itself must require a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field.

 The employer must be a U.S. business entity.  

 The employer must offer a bonafide job opportunity in a specialty occupation.  

 The beneficiary (employee) must possess the required academic qualifications (generally a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent) for the position.  

 The employer must obtain a Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of Labor, attesting to certain wage and working condition requirements.

Yes, an employer can file an H1B petition for a parttime position, as long as the position meets the requirements of a specialty occupation.

Yes, a person can work for multiple employers with concurrent H1B petitions approved by each employer.

An employer must file an H1B amendment when there is a “material change” in the terms of employment. Examples include:  

 A change in the worksite location that requires a new LCA (generally a change in Metropolitan Statistical Area).  

 A significant change in job duties that alters the fundamental nature of the position.  

 A promotion to a position with significantly different responsibilities.