H-1 visa

GPTKB entity

Statements (41)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf visa category
gptkbp:additionalCap 20,000 for U.S. master's degree holders
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
gptkbp:allows dual intent
gptkbp:annualCapNumber 65,000
gptkbp:appliesTo specialty occupations
gptkbp:cause permanent residency (green card)
gptkbp:dependentVisa gptkb:H-4_visa
gptkbp:duration 3 years
6 years
gptkbp:H-4VisaHoldersMayApplyFor work authorization (EAD)
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label H-1 visa
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990
gptkbp:issuedBy gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notAllowedFor independent contractors
self-employment
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:engineer
gptkb:scientist
professors
IT professionals
doctors
financial analysts
gptkbp:permits dependents (H-4 visa)
gptkbp:petitionedBy U.S. employer
gptkbp:purpose temporary employment
gptkbp:renewable yes
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:H-1_(pre-1990)
gptkbp:requires bachelor's degree or higher
employer sponsorship
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Labor_Condition_Application
annual cap
lottery selection
AC21 portability
extensions beyond 6 years under certain conditions
portability provisions
prevailing wage requirements
public disclosure requirements
recapture of unused time
site visits by USCIS
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:H-1
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6