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United States H-1B visa

1 current source-backed H-1B visa pathway. Verify the responsible authority before applying.

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This page contains 1 current route for this destination, with the available eligibility, requirements and duration details.

Source-backed legal route · Checked 2026-10-22

Current route records

RouteConditionsEffective or checkedOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsFor a worker who performs services in a specialty occupation for a U.S. employer; the employer files the petition and the first approval is generally up to three years.2026-10-22Official source

Fees, processing times and requirements

Each value as the authority publishes it, in the currency it charges.

RouteFactValueOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (ACWIA fee)1,500 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (asylum fee nonprofit)0 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (asylum fee regular employer)600 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (asylum fee small employer)300 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (fraud prevention detection)500 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (premium processing Form I-907)2,965 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (Pub. L. 114-113 fee)4,000 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (registration per beneficiary)215 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (regular employer Form I-129 online)730 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (regular employer Form I-129 paper)780 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (small employer or nonprofit Form I-129 online)460 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsApplication fee (small employer or nonprofit Form I-129 paper)460 USDOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsFirst permit valid for36 monthsOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsCan be renewedyesOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsJob offer or employer sponsorship requiredyesOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsQualification requireduniversity degreeOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsFamily can come alongyesOfficial source
H-1B Specialty OccupationsWhere to applyat a consulate abroadOfficial source

Official sources

  1. Official route conditionswww.uscis.gov · Checked 2026-10-22
  2. Immigration and Nationality Act section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), as implemented in 8 CFR 214.2(h)U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · Checked 2026-10-22