H-1B Visa

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf visa category
gptkbp:additionalCap 20,000
gptkbp:additionalCapEligibility U.S. master's degree holders
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
gptkbp:allowsChangeOfStatus yes
gptkbp:allowsDualIntent yes
gptkbp:annualCap 65,000
gptkbp:application gptkb:casino
gptkbp:applicationDeadline April
gptkbp:auditedBy yes
gptkbp:capExemptEmployerTypes non-profit research organizations
universities
government research organizations
gptkbp:cause permanent residency
gptkbp:dependentSpouseWorkAuthorization possible with EAD
gptkbp:dependentVisa gptkb:H-4_Visa
gptkbp:duration 6 years
up to 3 years
gptkbp:extensionPossible yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label H-1B Visa
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:legalBasis gptkb:Immigration_and_Nationality_Act
gptkbp:notableFor controversy over outsourcing
high demand in technology sector
gptkbp:purpose employment
gptkbp:relatedGroup foreign workers
specialty occupations
gptkbp:renewalPossible yes
gptkbp:requiresEmployerSponsorship yes
gptkbp:startDate October 1
gptkbp:subject annual lottery
cap-exempt employers
gptkbp:subjectToCompliance gptkb:Department_of_Labor
gptkb:Immigration_and_Customs_Enforcement
gptkb:USCIS
gptkbp:subjectToDenial yes
gptkbp:subjectToFee yes
gptkbp:subjectToLaborConditionApplication yes
gptkbp:subjectToNumericalLimit yes
gptkbp:subjectToPremiumProcessing yes
gptkbp:subjectToPrevailingWage yes
gptkbp:subjectToPublicChargeRule no
gptkbp:subjectToRandomSelection yes
gptkbp:subjectToSiteVisits yes
gptkbp:transferProcess new petition required
gptkbp:transferredTo yes
gptkbp:workAuthorization specific employer
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Exchange_Visitor_Program_(J-1_Visa)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6