Lighthouse combines a smart platform with legal expertise from licensed, independent attorneys to help you navigate the H-1B process with clarity and confidence.
The H-1B visa allows professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher to work in specialty occupations in the U.S. This employer-sponsored path provides work authorization for three years, with a possible extension to six. Professionals in Fargo use this status to accept roles in fields like technology, healthcare, and finance at U.S. companies that match their qualifications.
A significant benefit is dual intent, which lets you pursue permanent residence while you work. This feature allows you to build a career and establish a long-term future in the United States. While the new H-1B fee rule has added some complexity to the process, the visa remains a valuable route for skilled professionals.
You may be eligible for an H-1B visa if you meet the following core requirements.
Lighthouse combines legal expertise with our platform to prepare your H-1B petition in weeks. An expert H-1B visa lawyer oversees every detail, from LCA filing to USCIS submission, so you can focus on your work.
Our digital platform helps you explore your visa options. It guides you through each requirement and shows how to make your case stronger. Submit your information with a simple form, and we will follow up with potential next steps.
Your petition receives review from experienced H-1B attorneys who know USCIS requirements. They spot potential issues, address weak points, and ensure your application meets every standard. This minimizes the risk of delays or RFEs. You get legal expertise for your case from start to finish.
You always know your petition's status. Our platform shows required documents, future deadlines, and your case progress. We provide clear timelines and explain what happens next at each stage. This clarity removes uncertainty and helps you plan with confidence.
We specialize in H-1B petitions for professionals in technology, engineering, and advanced research fields. Our team has deep knowledge of the requirements for software engineers, data scientists, and other specialty occupation roles that drive innovation at top companies.
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Read our guide to understand the complete H-1B visa process, from eligibility and application to final approval.
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Each March, USCIS accepts H-1B registrations for its random lottery that selects 85,000 petitions. If your registration gets picked, your employer can file your case. However, some Fargo employers like universities and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt. They can sponsor H-1B workers at any time, completely outside the annual lottery system.
To qualify for an H-1B, you generally need a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a specific field. Your job offer in Fargo must be for a "specialty occupation," which is a role that requires this specific type of degree. The job duties must align with your educational background for a successful petition.
The H-1B cycle starts with the lottery registration period in early March. If your registration is selected, your employer can then file the full petition, usually from April to June. If your petition receives approval, you can legally start your new job in Fargo on or after October 1 of that same year.
Yes, you can change jobs. Your new employer must file a new H-1B petition for you. Because of a rule called "portability," you can start work at the new company as soon as USCIS issues a receipt notice for the new petition. You do not have to wait for the final approval notice.
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can get H-4 dependent status to live with you in the U.S. Under certain conditions, such as when your green card process reaches a specific stage, your spouse may be eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This document permits them to work for any employer.
A recent presidential proclamation introduced a significant fee for some new H-1B petitions. This fee only applies to petitions for workers who are outside the United States and do not already possess a valid H-1B visa. If you are in the U.S., this new fee does not affect you.
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