U.S. H-1B1
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- Type
- Specialty worker residence
- Nationality fit
- Chileans and Singaporeans
- Core requirements
- Specialty job, credentials, and LCA
- What to know
- Temporary route separate from the H-1B cap lottery
Summary
The H-1B1 is a U.S. specialty-occupation route for nationals of Chile and Singapore. It requires a qualifying professional job, credentials tied to the role, and Labor Condition Application support.
It is temporary and works differently from the regular H-1B cap process.
Eligibility
You may fit this pathway if:
- You are a national of Chile or Singapore.
- You have a U.S. specialty-occupation job.
- You have the degree, license, or equivalent background required for the role.
- The employer supports the required Labor Condition Application.
- You intend to depart the United States when H-1B1 status ends.
Duration, Renewal, and Long-Term Path
- Duration: Temporary and tied to the approved job.
- Renewal: Renewals may be possible while the job and eligibility remain qualifying.
What This Route Allows
H-1B1 allows approved work in the United States for the qualifying employer and role.
What This Route Is Not
It is not the regular H-1B category and it is not a green card. It is limited to Chilean and Singaporean nationals.
Next Steps
- Confirm Chilean or Singaporean nationality.
- Confirm the job is a specialty occupation.
- Match the credentials to the job.
- Confirm the employer can support the Labor Condition Application.