Lighthouse combines smart technology with legal expertise from licensed, independent H-1B attorneys to help you navigate the application process with clarity and confidence.
The H-1B visa allows professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher to work in specialty occupations across the U.S. This employer-sponsored path provides work authorization for three years, with a possible extension to six. Professionals in Washington DC use this status to accept roles in fields like technology, finance, and healthcare at top U.S. employers.
A key benefit is dual intent, which lets you pursue a green card while you work. This feature helps you build a career in the United States with long-term residence options. 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 requirements:
Lighthouse combines technology with legal expertise to prepare your H-1B petition in weeks. An expert H-1B visa lawyer manages all details, 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 build a stronger case. Submit your information through a simple form, and we will follow up with guidance on potential paths forward.
Experienced H-1B attorneys review your petition to ensure it meets all USCIS standards. We identify potential problems, address complex situations, and strengthen your case to minimize delays or denials. You have access to legal expertise from start to finish for a strong application.
You always know where your petition stands. Our platform shows what we need from you and what comes next at each stage. Clear timelines and status updates mean you can plan ahead with confidence and without any surprises.
We specialize in H-1B petitions for professionals in technology, engineering, and research. Our team understands the specific needs of software engineers, data scientists, and researchers, and prepares strong applications for these advanced specialty occupation roles.
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Read our guide to understand the complete H-1B process, from initial requirements to final approval:
To qualify, you generally need a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in a specific field. The job itself must be a specialty occupation, which means it requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge. Your degree must directly relate to the duties of the professional role you seek.
Each March, USCIS accepts H-1B registrations for its 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. Many DC employers, like universities or nonprofits, are cap-exempt and can sponsor H-1B workers outside this lottery system anytime.
The process has several steps. Registration for the lottery happens in March. If selected, your employer can file the full petition from April 1. Approval times vary, but if your petition gets an approval for an October 1 start date, you can begin work then. Premium process service can shorten the petition review time.
A presidential proclamation introduced a significant new fee for some H-1B petitions. This fee generally applies 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 files for a status change or an extension, you are exempt.
H-1B portability allows you to move to a new job. Your new employer files a new H-1B petition for you. Once USCIS accepts the petition and issues a receipt notice, you can start work at the new company. This feature gives you the freedom to pursue better opportunities without a new lottery entry.
Yes, your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can get H-4 visas to accompany you. They can attend school, and in some cases, your spouse may be eligible for work authorization. This usually applies if you have an approved I-140 immigrant petition, which is a step toward a green card.
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