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What is an H-1B?
The H-1B non-immigrant visa category is used by
U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations. The law defines a specialty
occupation as one that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of
highly specialized knowledge and for which attainment of a baccalaureate degree (or its
equivalent) is a minimum for entry into the position. Basically, a specialty occupation
is a professional position. An individual may hold H-1B status for a maximum of
six years, available in increments not to exceed three years.
An employer wanting to hire an H-1B worker must file a petition with the Department of
Homeland Security. The employee cannot petition for H-1B status or obtain it independently.
At The University of Georgia the Office of International Education will assist departments
in filing H-1B applications for their prospective employees. To begin an application
please visit the download forms section of this web site or email
sphaagen@uga.edu
for help.
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