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🇺🇸 United States · H-1B
3 mandatory requirements, 1 supporting factor, and 7 core documents — here is exactly what United States expects.
Missing any of these disqualifies an application outright — confirm them before investing in fees or document preparation.
The job must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty field
Must hold a US bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in the specialty related to the job
Must have a US employer willing to file an LCA and the H-1B petition
Not strictly required, but each strengthens your case — the weight shown reflects how heavily our scoring engine (and in practice, adjudicators) value it.
For cap-subject petitions, must be selected in the annual USCIS H-1B lottery (cap-exempt employers exempt)
Valid Passport
Valid passport with at least 6 months of validity
Degree Certificates & Transcripts
Bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty field, with official transcripts
Resume / CV
Current resume detailing education and work experience
Certified LCA (ETA-9035E)
DOL-certified Labor Condition Application
Offer Letter / Employment Agreement
Employer's offer letter specifying job title, duties, salary, and location
Prior I-797 Approval Notices
All prior H-1B and other visa status approval notices
Recent Pay Stubs (for Extensions/Transfers)
Recent pay stubs from current H-1B employer
Official source: government website. See also: costs & fees and processing time.
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