What is a H1B visa? Who gets it, and how?

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa programme, aimed at enabling US employers to hire foreign nationals to work in the country for specialised roles and for a designated duration. Individuals seeking employment from outside the US are required to obtain an H-1B visa under the Immigration and Nationality Act to work in specialty occupations.

The application process involves the employer sponsoring the applicant, covering the associated visa expenses, and completing the necessary documentation on the applicant’s behalf. The individual is not allowed to apply for the H1-B visa, it requires sponsorship from US employers. The H1-B filing period starts from 1st April and continues till the quota is met.