Q: What's the first step to getting an h1b visa?
A:
Before you can submit an H1B visa petition and carry out the H1B application process you must first find a sponsoring company or employer. If you’re currently in the United States as a student on an F1 visa, you should check with your employer as to whether or not they can sponsor you on an H1B visa. If you are on an L1 visa or another visa status, it’s best to contact an immigration attorney to explore your specific case.
H1B Visa 2018 Quota Categories
The H1B quota is the maximum number of petitions accepted within that category. There are three main categories within the H1B Visa season as the infographic illustrates:
Regular H1B Quota: 65,000
Master’s Degree Quota: 20,000
Citizens of Chile and Singapore: 6,800 from the Regular Quota are reserved for citizens of Chile and Singapore as part of the Free Trade Agreement.
Cap Exempt H1B: No quota imposed
H1B Application Process Filing Fees Explained
H1B application process fees are typically all paid by the employer who is sponsoring the foreign worker. Below is a breakdown of the standard filing costs:
Base filing fee: $325
ACWIA fee: $750 for employers with 1-25 full-time employees or $1,500 for employers with 26+ full-time workers
Fraud prevention & detection fee: $500
Premium Processing (optional): $1,225
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