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H-1B Professional Occupations
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The H-1B visa is designed to provide work authorization for certain college degreed professionals
Must have college degree in a field related to the job offer
Position must include the practical application of theoretical knowledge, also known as a “specialty occupation”
Common H-1B occupations include software developers, engineers, scientists, and financial analysts
Employer must comply with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) prevailing wage requirements and pay same wages as U.S. workers receive
Can only work for sponsoring employer, but can transfer employment with new H-1B visa petition
