Immigration

H-1B (cap-subject)

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United States
Employer must sponsor

A specialty-occupation work visa sponsored by an employer, subject to an annual numerical cap and registration process.

Who this route is for

People in specialty occupations that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field.

Typical timeline

Employers register during the annual registration period; selected cases are filed afterwards.

What this means for your job search

Ask whether an employer sponsors H-1B and whether they take part in the annual registration, as timing is fixed by the calendar.

Official source

This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change and individual cases differ — check the official source and, where it matters, talk to an immigration attorney.