In order to qualify for H1B status, one must have a job offer from a U.S. employer offering a salary commensurate with the higher of the prevailing or actual wage rate for persons in that occupation and geographic location. One must also possess the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (which should be considered equivalent to a degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S.), or equivalent in the specialty occupation. The job offered must be a specialty occupation, requiring a bachelor’s degree or equivalent at a minimum and the theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge. A few examples of positions considered professional in this category are: accountants, computer programmers, dietitians, graphic designers, journalists, researchers, and scientists. The employer must file the necessary petition.
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