H-1B myths

There are several myths and misconceptions surrounding the H-1B visa program, including: H-1B visas only go to low-skilled workers: In reality, H-1B visas are mainly used to bring highly skilled foreign workers in fields such as technology, engineering, and science to the United States. H-1B visas replace American workers: This is not true. H-1B visas …

12 types of US work visas

H-1B: Specialty occupation visa. L-1: Intra-company transfer visa. O-1: Extraordinary ability visa. J-1: Exchange visitor visa. H-2A: Temporary ag worker visa. H-2B: Temporary non-ag worker visa. R-1: Religious worker visa. EB-1: Extraordinary ability, outstanding professors/researchers, multinational managers/execs. EB-2: Advanced degree/exceptional ability visa. EB-3: Skilled worker/professional visa. EB-4: Special immigrant visa. EB-5: Investor visa.

The H2B visa is similar to the H1B visa.

 The H2B visa is similar to the H1B visa, but it is for workers in non-agricultural fields. To be eligible for an H2B visa, workers must have a job offer from a U.S. employer and must meet certain education and experience requirements. Unlike the H1B visa, which has an annual cap on the number of …