Hiring Glossary
The H-1B1 visa is a U.S. non-immigrant visa category that allows foreign professionals from Chile and Singapore to temporarily work in specialty occupations in the United States. Established under Free Trade Agreements with these countries, it facilitates the temporary employment of qualified individuals.
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As a business owner or human resources manager, you may come across the H-1B1 visa in the context of hiring skilled professionals from Chile and Singapore. This visa category enables U.S. employers to recruit foreign workers in specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
For example, if your company needs an engineer with expertise in a specific field, the H-1B1 visa allows you to employ a qualified candidate from Chile or Singapore to fill that role.
Eligibility criteria for the H-1B1 visa include:
Applicants should prepare the following required documentation:
Employers must provide:
H-1B1 visa holders are permitted to:
However, H-1B1 visa holders cannot pursue dual intent. This means that they must demonstrate non-immigrant intent and cannot apply for permanent residency while on this visa.
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Follow these steps to apply:
Employers sponsoring H-1B1 visa applicants must adhere to specific obligations to ensure compliance with U.S. labor and immigration laws:
1. File an LCA with the Department of Labor (DOL), attesting to:
2. Maintain a public access file containing:
3. No Displacement: Ensure that hiring an H-1B1 worker does not result in the displacement of U.S. workers within the period beginning 90 days before and ending 90 days after the filing of the visa petition.
4. Recruitment: Take good faith steps to recruit U.S. workers for the position and offer compensation at least as great as that offered to the H-1B1 worker.
Failure to comply with these responsibilities can result in penalties, including fines and debarment from participating in immigration programs.
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The H-1B1 visa is a non-immigrant visa category that allows professionals from Chile and Singapore to work in specialty occupations in the United States.
The visa application fee is $190. Additional costs may include document preparation or translation services.
Secure a job offer from a U.S. employer, ensure your employer files an LCA with the Department of Labor, complete the DS-160 form, pay the visa application fee, schedule a visa interview, and attend the interview with all required documents.
The H-1B visa is available to professionals worldwide, allows dual intent (permitting pursuit of permanent residency), and is initially valid for three years, extendable up to six years. In contrast, the H-1B1 visa is exclusive to citizens of Chile and Singapore, requires proof of non-immigrant intent, and is issued in one-year increments, with indefinite renewals possible.
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Milani Notshe
Milani is a seasoned research and content specialist at Playroll, a leading Employer Of Record (EOR) provider. Backed by a strong background in Politics, Philosophy and Economics, she specializes in identifying emerging compliance and global HR trends to keep employers up to date on the global employment landscape.
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