H-1B Visas

A non-immigrant visa introduced in 1990 allows American employers to hire foreign workers in speciality occupations requiring a high level of skills and at least a bachelor’s degree.

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Key Points 

• Any foreigner who wishes to enter the US must have to obtain a visa, either a non-immigrant visa for temporary stay, or an immigrant visa for permanent residence.
• H-1B Visas facilitate temporary employment for skilled and qualified individuals.
• Holders: Indians have been the majority of H-1B visa holders in the past few years.
• In the year 2023, Indians accounted for 72.3% (2.79 lakh) of the total (3.86 lakh) H-1B approvals.