Who qualifies for the h1b visa?

The H-1B visa is one of the most popular visa categories for skilled workers but what is the H-1B visa and who qualifies? Two immigration attorneys, Maggie Murphy and Amy Lighter, explain the basics of the H-1B visa, including eligibility requirements, the visa stay period, caps on total visas issued under the H-1B program, and the registration and lottery process for petitions. The registration period in 2022 opens on March 1 for the 2023 H-1B visa pool, and Maggie and Amy advise on how to prepare for a successful application. Maggie Murphy and Amy Lighter are lawyers at the immigration law firm at Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL). ► http://www.talksonlaw.com for more legal explainers and interviews with the titans of law. ► Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/talksonlaw ► Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/talksonlaw ► Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/talksonlaw ► Learn about alternative visas to the H-1B: https://www.talksonlaw.com/briefs/h-1b-visa-alternatives ____________________ 0:00 Introduction of immigration attorneys to discuss H-1B visas. 0:22 A definition, what is the H-1B visa? 0:43 What occupations qualify for an H-1B visa? 1:17 The requirements for H-1B visa 4:27 H-1B Visa Duration 4:47 How are visas are allocated? 5:02 H-1B Masters Cap 5:43 Application Process and Lottery 7:45 The H-1B Lottery 6:00 Recommendations 9:06 H-1B Application by Company Sponsor 9:30 Planning Advice from Immigration Attorneys