The H-1B specialty workers visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals to enter into the U.S. and perform services in a prearranged professional job. The job must be in a 'specialty occupation' and must require a bachelor's degree as a minimum for entry into the field.

 

Eligibility

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• Foreign professionals with specialized knowledge, such as scientists, engineers, programmers, research analysts, management consultants, journalists, accountants, and others with Bachelor's or equivalent degree
• Foreign nationals entering the U.S. to offer exceptional services relating to cooperative research and development projects administered by the U.S. Department of Defense
• Professional Nurses entering the U.S. to perform complex job duties or supervise nursing operations
• Distinguished fashion models
• U.S. companies to bring in qualified foreign professionals for jobs that require a bachelors degree and specialized skills

Validity Period

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Generally H-1B visa is granted for three years. It may then be extended for up to an additional three years.

For further extension, the H-1B professional must remain outside the U.S. for at least one year before becoming eligible for another H-1B visa. If the professional acquires permanent residency (Green Card) he/she need not remain outside the country for one year. Certain foreign nationals working on Defense Department projects may remain in H-1B status for 10 years.

There are Limited extensions allowed beyond the six maximum for certain foreign national who have permanent residence applications pending.

Processing Time

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The H1B processing time varies because all cases are different. Generally it takes between three to six months to process an H-1B visa. You must wait at least two weeks after you send in your application for a receipt from the USCIS and another two weeks before you call the USCIS to check the status.

Price List, Fee Schedule & Refund Policy

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Opulentus Overseas Careers’ service fee is Competitive & among the best you will find in the industry. At any given time, our state of the art Processing Centre is processing over 5000 active cases from across the world. Our processes are standard & Process Consultants are the best in the world.

Our Prices are standard across all our offices. We guarantee that other than company offers & promotions, you will not be quoted a higher price & eventually pay a lower price. Prices are determined by the company & are fixed for all clients, offices & cases. You know you are paying the right price – the same as all our 10000+ clients around the world.

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