H1-B1 Visa

H-1B1 Visa is a non-immigrant employment visa offered exclusively to Chilean and Singaporean citizens who wish to work in the United States in specialized occupations. Marsan Akguc Law Firm helps you achieve your career goals by providing professional support in your applications for this visa type.

What is an H-1B1 Visa?

Under trade agreements between the United States and Chile and Singapore,the H-1B1 Visa offers citizens of these countries the opportunity to work in specialized occupations. The H-1B1 Visa type is designed for professionals in many fields, from engineering to medicine, IT to finance.

Features of the H-1B1 Visa

Specialized Occupations: Offers the opportunity to work in a variety of professional fields such as engineering, IT, healthcare, finance and education.
Employer Sponsorship: The applicant must be sponsored by an employer in the US.
Education Requirement: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience is required.
Temporary Residency: Granted for one year for the initial application and renewable indefinitely.
Family Reunification: Spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 of H-1B1 Visa holders are eligible to live in the U.S. on an H-4 Visa.
Family Members: Spouses and unmarried children under 21 of H-1B visa holders are eligible to apply for an H-4 dependent visa, allowing them to stay in the U.S. for the same duration as the H-1B visa holder.

H-1B1 Visa Application Process

Applying for an H-1B1 Visa requires careful preparation and meticulous process management. Marsan Akguc Law Office provides guidance at every stage of your application.

Determining the Visa Type

It is assessed whether the applicant and his/her occupation meet the H-1B1 criteria.

Employer Sponsorship and Job Offer

The US employer submits a DOL (Department of Labor) approved job offer letter on behalf of the applicant and prepares the necessary documents to support the application.

Preparation of Required Documents

The documents that must be submitted at the time of application are as follows:

Passport: valid for at least six months from the date of travel.
Education Documents: Diploma, transcripts and certificates.
Job Offer Letter: Formal job offer from US employer.
Curriculum Vitae (CV): Document detailing your academic and professional background.
Employer Documents: Business activity reports and sponsorship documents of the employer.

Submitting the Visa Application

The application is submitted to the US Consulate or Embassy. The process includes the following steps:

Completion of the DS-160 Form online.
Paying the visa application fee.
Making the interview appointment.

Interview and Evaluation

During the interview at the US Consulate, the applicant’s professional qualifications and job position are evaluated. If the application is approved, the visa is processed in the passport and sent to the holder.

H-1B1 Visa Quota

The H-1B1 Visa is limited to a certain number of quotas each year:

Chilean Citizens: 1,400 visa places.
Singapore Citizens: 5,400 visa places.

However, applicants who will be working in academic institutions or non-profit organizations are not subject to the quota limitation.