Immigration Services > Non-Immigrant Visas

The H-1B is a nonimmigrant classification used by an applicant who will be employed temporarily in a specialty occupation.

Nonimmigrant Visas

Foreign nationals looking to temporarily work in the United States must apply for a nonimmigrant visa, unless they are visa exempt. To qualify, he/she must have a specific employment offer through a U.S. employer or sponsor.

A nonimmigrant visa also has a maximum stay limitation. Depending on the temporary immigration category, a visa can permit a holder to remain in the country for a period that ranges from days to several years.

The specific requirements for each of the categories differ. If you are a applying for an H-1B, O -1, E-1, E-2 or L-1 visa, the following information may prove to be helpful: