Lighthouse combines smart technology with legal expertise from independent H-1B attorneys to help you navigate the application process with confidence.
The H-1B visa lets professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher work in U.S. specialty occupations. This employer-sponsored status gives you three years of work authorization, extendable to six. Professionals in Newark use this visa to join top firms in fields like technology, finance, and healthcare.
A major advantage is dual intent, so you can pursue permanent residence while you work on H-1B status. This lets you build a career with U.S. employers and keep long-term options open. While the new H-1B fee rule has added some complexity to the process, the pathway remains a viable choice for professionals.
You may be eligible for an H-1B visa if you meet the following core requirements:
Lighthouse combines technology with the expertise of an H-1B visa lawyer to prepare your petition. We manage every step, from initial evaluation to USCIS submission, so you can concentrate on your career.
Our platform helps you explore your visa options. It walks you through the requirements and shows how to strengthen your case. Submit your information through a simple form, and we will follow up with guidance on potential paths forward.
An experienced H-1B visa attorney reviews your petition to ensure it meets all USCIS standards. Our H-1B attorneys provide guidance on complex cases and strengthen your application to minimize the risk of delays, RFEs, or denials. You have access to legal expertise throughout the process.
You always know your petition's status. The Lighthouse platform shows your progress, required documents, and future deadlines. We provide clear timelines and explain what comes next, so you can plan with confidence and remove all uncertainty.
Lighthouse works with professionals in technology, engineering, and research. Our team has direct experience with the roles and qualifications of software engineers, data scientists, and other specialty occupations to prepare a complete and accurate H-1B petition.
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Read our comprehensive guide to understand the full H-1B process from eligibility to final approval, including:
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Each March, USCIS accepts H-1B registrations for a lottery that selects 85,000 petitions. This total includes 65,000 for general applicants and 20,000 for those with a U.S. master's degree or higher. Some Newark employers, like universities, are cap-exempt and can sponsor H-1B professionals outside this lottery system at any time.
To qualify, you need a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a specific field. Your job offer in Newark must be a 'specialty occupation,' which means the role requires the application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. Essentially, the job must demand the degree you possess for entry into the occupation.
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you to Newark with H-4 visas. While on H-4 status, your children can attend school. Your spouse may apply for work authorization, but only if you, the H-1B holder, have an approved I-140 immigrant petition for a green card.
The process starts with lottery registration in early March, and selections are announced by March 31. Your employer then files the full petition between April 1 and June 30. Standard approvals can take several months, but premium process shortens this to 15 days. If approved, you can start work on October 1.
You can switch jobs through a feature called H-1B portability. Your new employer files a new H-1B petition for you. Once USCIS accepts the petition and issues a receipt notice, you can legally start your new role. You do not need to wait for the final approval to begin work at the new company.
A recent presidential proclamation introduced a large fee for certain new H-1B petitions. This fee applies only 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 fee does not affect you.
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