Source: IE
Context: Weeks before he returns as US President, Donald Trump’s supporters are locked in a public row about skilled immigration and H-1B visas.
What is the H-1B Visa?
- Definition: A non-immigrant visa allowing U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign workers for specialized occupations.
- Nation: United States of America.
- Aim: To bridge the skills gap by employing foreign talent in industries like IT, engineering, healthcare, and research.
- Key Features:
- Requires at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Issued for an initial period of 3 years, extendable up to 6 years.
- Allows dual intent, meaning visa holders can apply for permanent residency (Green Card).
- Annual cap of 65,000 visas, with an additional 20,000 for advanced degree holders from U.S. universities.
- Conditions:
- Employers must demonstrate a lack of available qualified U.S. workers.
- Minimum salary requirements may apply to prevent wage suppression.
- H-1B visa holders cannot switch employers without filing a new petition.
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