The H-1B visa is designated for individuals working in
a specialty occupation, which is defined as the position
requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a
specific or related field (or its equivalent) and
that the foreign national being sponsored has at least a
bachelor's degree in that specific or related field (or its
equivalent).
Examples of Specialty Occupations:
- Biotechnology
- Education
- Engineering
- Computer Sciences
- Management
- Medicine
- Many more
H-1B Requirements
The position requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a
specific or related field (or its equivalent).
In addition, individuals must have completed a bachelor's
degree or its equivalent in a field of study related to the
position. If the individual obtained the degree overseas, or it is
not a four-year bachelor's degree, an education
evaluation must be completed to verify that through education
or experience the individual has the equivalent of a
bachelor's
