Lighthouse combines smart technology with legal services provided by licensed, independent H-1B visa attorneys to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
The H-1B visa opens doors for professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher to work in specialty occupations. This employer-sponsored status provides work authorization for up to six years, which professionals in Queens use to accept roles in technology, healthcare, and finance with U.S. employers.
A key advantage is dual intent, which lets you pursue permanent residence while you work. This feature allows you to build a career in the United States with long-term immigration options. While the new H-1B fee rule has added some complexity to the process, the pathway remains a strong option.
To qualify for the H-1B visa, you generally need to meet several key criteria:
Lighthouse combines technology with the expertise of an H-1B visa attorney to prepare your petition fast. We handle every detail, from evaluation to USCIS submission, so you can focus on your work.
Our platform helps you explore your visa options. It walks you through each requirement and shows how to strengthen your case. Submit a simple form, and we will follow up with guidance on the best next steps for you.
Your petition receives a detailed review from experienced H-1B attorneys. They identify potential issues, address weak points, and confirm your application meets every USCIS standard. You have direct access to legal guidance for any complex questions or changes to your case.
You always know where your petition stands. Our platform shows your application status, outstanding requirements, and what comes next at every stage. This transparency means clear timelines and fewer surprises, so you can plan with confidence.
We specialize in H-1B petitions for professionals in technology, engineering, and research. Our team understands the unique requirements for software engineers, data scientists, and other specialty roles, and prepares petitions that reflect that deep expertise.
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Read our guide to understand the entire H-1B process, from initial eligibility requirements to final visa approval.
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USCIS accepts registrations in March for its random lottery to select 85,000 petitions. Some employers, like universities or certain nonprofits, are cap-exempt. They can sponsor H-1B workers at any time outside this lottery system. This provides more opportunities for professionals who seek roles with these specific organizations.
You generally need a bachelor's degree or its equivalent for the role. The job itself must be a "specialty occupation," a role that requires the application of highly specialized knowledge. Your degree must relate directly to the job duties you will perform for your employer in Queens.
The process has several steps. Registration occurs in March. If selected, your employer submits the full petition from April 1. Approval can take several months. After your petition receives approval and if you are in the U.S., you can typically start work on October 1, the first day of the new fiscal year.
Yes, H-1B portability allows this. Your new employer must submit a new H-1B petition for you. After USCIS accepts the petition and issues a receipt notice, you can start work at the new company. An H-1B visa attorney can confirm the right time to switch jobs to protect your status.
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can get H-4 visas to accompany you. Under certain conditions, your spouse may also apply for work authorization. This usually requires you to have an approved I-140 immigrant petition. This lets your family live and, for your spouse, potentially work in the U.S.
A recent proclamation introduced a significant fee for some new H-1B petitions. This fee applies only to petitions for workers who are outside the United States and do not already hold a valid H-1B visa. If you are in the U.S. and your employer seeks a status change or extension, you are exempt.
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