Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Embassy
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| gptkbp:annualVisitors |
65,000 visas per fiscal year
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| gptkbp:application |
Employers must pay a filing fee
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| gptkbp:applicationDate |
Applications typically open in April each year
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| gptkbp:applicationPublication |
Involves_multiple_steps_including_Labor_Condition_Application_and_I-129_form_submission
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| gptkbp:applicationStatus |
Can change to another visa type under certain conditions
Maintains status as long as employed in the specialty occupation |
| gptkbp:compatibleWith |
H1B workers can change jobs without losing status
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| gptkbp:countryOfOrigin |
Primarily_used_by_workers_from_India_and_China
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| gptkbp:criteria |
Must_have_a_job_offer_from_a_U.S._employer
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| gptkbp:dependency |
H-4 visa for dependents of H1B holders
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| gptkbp:documentType |
Non-immigrant visa
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| gptkbp:employs |
Employers must maintain records and comply with regulations
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| gptkbp:enforces |
Subject to audits and compliance checks
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| gptkbp:evaluates |
Employer files a Labor Condition Application
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| gptkbp:expansion |
Can be extended up to six years
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| gptkbp:firstDeployment |
Must have a valid job offer to apply
Allows transfer to a new employer with a new petition |
| gptkbp:hasEquipment |
Limited to specific job categories and qualifications
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| gptkbp:hasOccupation |
IT, engineering, mathematics, and healthcare
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
H1B Visa Program
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| gptkbp:impact |
Contributes_to_U.S._economic_growth
Encourages_international_students_to_seek_employment_in_the_U.S. Criticized_for_affecting_job_opportunities_for_U.S._workers |
| gptkbp:internationalCaps |
Certain institutions of higher education and non-profit research organizations
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| gptkbp:internationalCooperation |
Varies based on economic conditions and policy changes
Requires submission of Form I-129 |
| gptkbp:internationalStudents |
Can be granted for up to three years initially
Can be revoked if employment is terminated Employers must comply with visa regulations H1B_workers_have_certain_rights_under_U.S._law |
| gptkbp:isIntegratedWith |
Allows holders to apply for permanent residency
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| gptkbp:issuedBy |
gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
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| gptkbp:isSuitableFor |
Three years
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| gptkbp:lawEnforcement |
Typically lasts for three years with possible extensions
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| gptkbp:legislation |
Established_by_the_Immigration_Act_of_1990
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| gptkbp:maintenance |
Can be renewed under certain conditions
Extensions beyond six years require specific conditions |
| gptkbp:market |
Influences_the_U.S._job_market_dynamics
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| gptkbp:performance |
Varies based on application type and workload
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| gptkbp:publicAccess |
Subject of ongoing public and political debate regarding immigration policy.
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| gptkbp:publicPerception |
Mixed views on its effectiveness and fairness
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Allow_U.S._companies_to_employ_foreign_workers_in_specialty_occupations
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| gptkbp:servicesProvided |
Available for expedited processing of applications
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| gptkbp:specialty |
Requires theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields
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| gptkbp:sponsor |
Requires employer sponsorship for the visa
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| gptkbp:tributaryOf |
Subject to annual limits and exemptions
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| gptkbp:workLocation |
Must attest to paying the prevailing wage
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