H-1B Work Visa
H-1B visa is designed for workers in specialty occupations, and it is the most common work visa for foreign workers. There are new H-1B applications are subject to an annual numerical "cap" (limit) of 85,000 visas each fiscal year. In an H-1B petition, it is required that the position is a specialty occupation that require theoretical or technical expertise.
USCIS generally considers a role a "Specialty Occupation" if it meets at least one of the following criteria:
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Standard Entry Requirement: A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a specific field is the minimum entry requirement for the position.
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Industry Standard: The degree requirement is common across similar organizations in the industry, or the role is so complex that only an individual with a specific degree can perform it.
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Employer Practice: Your company normally requires a degree or its equivalent for this specific position.
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Complexity of Duties: The job duties are so specialized and complex that the knowledge required is typically associated with the attainment of a Bachelor’s degree or higher.