H1B Visa Requirements

Must be machine-readable and undamaged. Provide clear copies of all pages, including any previous passports if relevant. Cross-reference with visa application form.

Include visa pages, I-94 records, and prior petition approvals. Required if applicant has previously held US status. Ensure legibility and completeness.

Police clearance certificates from all countries where applicant has lived for 6 months or more since age 16. Required for certain countries and may be requested by consular officer.

Ensure all fields are accurately completed for H1B category. Must be signed by the US petitioner and dated within 60 days of submission. Include the H Supplement with detailed information about the specialty occupation and proposed work.

Must be certified by the US Department of Labor for the correct job location(s) and occupation code. Include the full certified LCA with original DOL watermark. LCA must be valid for the period of intended employment.

Contract must detail terms, duties, wages, and duration. Must specify the specialty occupation nature of the position. Should be on company letterhead and signed by authorized representative.

Job description must specify roles, required qualifications, and how the position qualifies as a specialty occupation. Should be on company letterhead and signed by HR or relevant manager.

Include job descriptions, responsibilities, achievements, and progression. Must demonstrate relevant experience in the specialty occupation field.

Include all post-secondary degrees and transcripts. If degree is from outside the US, provide credential evaluation from NACES-approved agency. All documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations.

Provide prevailing wage determination used for LCA filing, along with evidence supporting wage level (such as job postings, salary surveys, or industry benchmarks).

Mandatory for consulting or staffing firms. Letter must be on end-client letterhead, identify the beneficiary, job duties, duration, and project location. Should be signed and dated by authorized client representative.

Include technical expertise, certifications, training, or unique knowledge relevant to the specialty occupation. Provide evidence of how this knowledge is essential to the position.

All documents not in English must be accompanied by certified translations. Translations must include certification statement, translator's credentials, and signature.

Prepare for consular interview with knowledge of H1B requirements, specialty occupation evidence, and be ready to answer detailed questions about the petition and proposed work.

Include Articles of Incorporation, business licenses, tax ID, financial statements, and evidence of business legitimacy. Demonstrates the petitioner's ability to support the H1B beneficiary.

Chart should show the beneficiary's placement in the company hierarchy and reporting relationships. Must demonstrate the specialty occupation nature of the position.

Required if beneficiary is currently in the US and employed. Submit consecutive pay stubs showing employer name, pay period, gross/net pay, and deductions. Scans must be clear and unaltered.

Strongly recommended for those seeking H1B extension or change of employer. Include signed federal tax returns (Form 1040), all W-2s, and any 1099s. Supports maintenance of status and continuous employment.

Medical examination by approved panel physician if required by specific consulate. Not required for all H1B applications but may be requested for certain countries or circumstances.