US H1 & H1 B Visa Difference

The H1B visa program is one of the most popular ways for skilled foreign workers to obtain employment in the United States.

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The program, which was established in 1990, allows employers in the United States

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to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations for a period of up to six years.

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The main difference between the US H1 and USH1B visa is that the H1 visa is a temporary work visa for registered nurses and physical therapists,

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while the H1B visa is a temporary work visa

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The H1 visa program was created to address shortages of registered nurses and physical therapists in the United States.

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To be eligible for the H1 visa, the foreign worker must have a job offer from a U.S. employer in a position that

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requires a registered nurse or physical therapist, and must have the necessary qualifications for the position.

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On the other hand, the H1B visa program is designed for foreign workers in specialty occupations

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that require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

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This includes positions in fields such as engineering, computer science, finance, and many others

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Another important difference between the two visa programs is the annual cap on the number of H1B visas that can be issued.

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For the fiscal year 2022, the cap for H1B visas was set at 85,000, with 20,000 reserved for those with a master's degree or higher from a U.S. institution.

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There is no cap on the number of H1 visas that can be issued each year.

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