Lighthouse combines smart technology with legal expertise from licensed, independent H-1B attorneys to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
The H-1B visa allows professionals with a degree to work in specialty occupations for U.S. employers. This employer-sponsored path provides up to six years of work authorization. In Orlando, professionals in technology, healthcare, and finance use this status to work legally for top companies and contribute their specialized skills.
A key benefit is dual intent, which lets you pursue a green card while you work. This feature keeps long-term residence options open as you build your career. 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 our platform with the expertise of an H-1B visa lawyer to prepare your petition. We handle every detail from evaluation to USCIS submission, so you can focus on your career.
Our platform helps you explore your visa options. It walks you through each requirement and shows you how to build a stronger case. Submit your details through a simple form, and we will follow up with guidance on potential paths.
Your petition gets a thorough review from experienced H-1B attorneys who know USCIS requirements. They catch potential issues, strengthen your case, and reduce the risk of RFEs or delays. You receive expert guidance on complex matters and have legal support throughout the entire process.
You always know where your petition stands. Our platform shows your case status, what we need from you, and all deadlines. With clear timelines and a view of what comes next, you can plan ahead without uncertainty or surprises.
We specialize in H-1B petitions for professionals in technology, engineering, and advanced fields. Our team understands the specific needs of software engineers, data scientists, and researchers, which helps us prepare a petition that reflects your qualifications.
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Read our guide to learn about the entire H-1B process, from initial requirements to final approval, including:
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Each March, USCIS accepts H-1B registrations for a random lottery. The system selects 85,000 petitions: 65,000 for general applicants and 20,000 for those with a U.S. master's degree or higher. If selected, your employer can file your petition. Some Orlando employers, like universities or nonprofit research groups, are cap-exempt and can sponsor you anytime.
To qualify, your Orlando job must be a "specialty occupation," which means it requires a specific body of knowledge. You generally need a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent. Your degree must directly relate to the job duties. Work experience can sometimes substitute for formal education under specific USCIS rules.
Your employer acts as the petitioner on your behalf. They must file the petition with USCIS and demonstrate the job qualifies as a specialty occupation. By law, the employer must pay all mandatory government application fees and any associated legal costs. You, the employee, cannot legally cover these specific business-related expenses for them.
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can accompany you to Orlando with H-4 visas. The H-4 status allows them to live and study in the U.S. In certain situations, your spouse may also apply for work authorization, typically after you reach a specific milestone in your own green card process.
H-1B portability allows you to switch employers. Your new Orlando company must file a new H-1B petition for you. Once USCIS accepts the case and issues a receipt notice, you can start the new job. You do not need to wait for the final approval. An experienced H-1B visa attorney can confirm the correct time to switch.
A recent presidential proclamation introduced a significant new fee for some H-1B petitions. This fee generally targets petitions for workers who are outside the United States. If you are already in the U.S. and your employer files for an extension or a transfer, this new fee does not apply to your case.
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With Lighthouse, you get clear guidance on your options and a legal team, including an expert H-1B visa lawyer, that manages your case through USCIS submission.
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