Zafco TeamDecember 20, 20259 min readUSA Immigration
H-1B is the primary work visa for skilled professionals in the US.
H-1B Basics
- Specialty occupation visa
- 6-year maximum (extendable)
- Lottery system for new applications
- Annual cap: 65,000 + 20,000 (Master's)
Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent
- Job in specialty occupation
- Employer sponsorship
- Prevailing wage compliance
H-1B Lottery 2026
- Registration: March 1-18
- Selection: Late March
- Filing: April 1
- Start date: October 1
H-1B to Green Card
- H-1B status
- PERM labor certification
- I-140 petition
- I-485 adjustment (or consular)
Current EB-2/EB-3 Backlogs
India faces 10+ year waits for employment-based Green Cards.
Alternatives to Consider
- L-1 (intracompany transfer)
- O-1 (extraordinary ability)
- EB-5 (investor)
Contact Zafco for H-1B guidance!
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