What is an H-1B visa and who qualifies for one?
An H-1B lets a U.S. employer hire a foreign professional into a role that requires specialized knowledge and at least a bachelor's degree, most commonly in technology, engineering, finance and healthcare. The employer petitions for the worker rather than the other way round, so an H-1B is tied to a specific job and a specific employer. Because the category is capped, most first-time petitions must be selected in an annual lottery before they can be filed.
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Yes — the position itself has to require specialized knowledge at the level of a bachelor's degree or higher, and your qualifications have to match that requirement. It is the role that is assessed, not only the applicant, so a well-qualified person in a job that does not normally require a degree is a weak H-1B case.
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