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gptkbp:instanceOf
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visa category
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gptkbp:administeredBy
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gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
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gptkbp:allowsChangeOfStatus
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true
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gptkbp:allowsPortability
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true
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gptkbp:annualCap
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65,000
20,000 for U.S. advanced degree holders
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gptkbp:applicantMayBe
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dual intent
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gptkbp:applicantMustHave
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bachelor's degree or higher
specialty occupation job offer
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:dependentVisa
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gptkb:H-4_visa
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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H-1B visa category
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gptkbp:introducedIn
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1990
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gptkbp:legalBasis
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gptkb:Immigration_and_Nationality_Act
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gptkbp:maximumInitialDuration
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3 years
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gptkbp:maximumTotalDuration
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6 years
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gptkbp:notableFor
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frequent subject of U.S. immigration policy debate
high demand among technology companies
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gptkbp:purpose
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employment of foreign workers in specialty occupations
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gptkbp:requiresEmployerSponsorship
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true
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gptkbp:subjectToLottery
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true
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Immigration_Act_of_1990
gptkb:Immigration_and_Nationality_Act_Amendments_of_1990
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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