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What Is the H-1B Visa?

The H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in “specialty occupations” — roles requiring theoretical or technical expertise and a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or higher. It is a popular visa for professionals in:

• Software Engineering & AI Development

• Lithium and Clean Energy Innovation

• Engineering, Data Science, Biotech

• Finance, Marketing, and Academia

Each year, demand for H-1Bs far exceeds the supply, making strategic legal support crucial for success.

Who Qualifies for an H-1B Visa?

H-1B Visa Requirements

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

• A U.S. bachelor’s degree or higher (or foreign equivalent) in a directly related field

• A job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation

• Payment of the prevailing wage as defined by the Department of Labor

• Compliance with all Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) requirements

H-1B Compliance & Site Visit Support

At Zhang Law Office, we help employers stay fully compliant with H-1B visa requirements, including proper documentation, public access files, and preparation for unannounced USCIS site visits. Our proactive approach minimizes risk and ensures your business meets all legal obligations. Stay ahead of audits—contact us today to protect your H-1B program.

Steps of H-1B Case Preparation

Here’s what to expect from each step of the H-1B case preparation:

Step 1: Employer Sponsorship

A U.S. company offers you a position in a qualifying occupation and agrees to sponsor your visa.

Step 2: Labor Condition Application (LCA)

The employer submits the LCA to the DOL, confirming wage and working conditions.

Step 3: H-1B Petition Filing (Form I-129)

We prepare and submit the full H-1B petition to USCIS, ensuring a comprehensive and compelling case.

Step 4: Lottery (If Subject to Cap)

For cap-subject employers, a randomized lottery selects petitions before processing begins.

Step 5: USCIS Adjudication

Once selected, USCIS evaluates the petition. We handle RFEs (if issued) swiftly and strategically.

Step 6: Visa Stamping (If Abroad)

After approval, applicants outside the U.S. complete consular processing for visa stamping.

Why Choose The Law Office of Zhang?

At Zhang Law, we combine deep immigration experience with cutting-edge knowledge of emerging industries like AI and clean energy. Here’s why clients trust us:

• High approval rate for H-1B Petitions

• Fast turnaround

• Extensive experience with early-stage startups and complex corporate structures

• Transparent flat fees — no hidden costs

• Entirely virtual process — nationwide service

• Zoom-based interview coaching and document review

Whether you’re a tech founder, talent acquisition team, or a foreign graduate, we help you stay compliant and succeed.

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Cap-Exempt H-1B Visas

Certain employers are not subject to the H-1B cap, including:

• Universities and affiliated nonprofits

• Nonprofit research organizations

• Government research entities

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Deadlines and Timing

• H-1B Cap Lottery Registration: Opens in March each year

• Cap Filing Window: April 1 – June 30

• Start Date for New H-1Bs: October 1

Cap-exempt and transfer petitions can be filed year-round. Early preparation is critical. We recommend starting at least 3–6 months in advance.

Best immigration lawyer I have dealt with! Attorney Emma Zhang is our company immigration lawyer and she has got our H-1B petitions approved effortless, including mine. Last year without premium processing, her office submitted my H-1B petition in April and got it approved in May with no RFE!

Mengyao Sun
Startup Employer

I was extremely fortunate to have Emma as my immigration attorney after I was caught in a perfect storm of nasty events. Emma stepped in and turned it all around and it was nothing short of an amazing rescue. I was laid off suddenly in late August before my approved H1b visa could activate on October 1. Emma helped me clarify my plans going forward and gave me advice that was helpful and actionable. She filed my new H1b petition with my new employer within an extremely tight timeframe. Had it not been for her I would have likely lost my H1b status,

Miao Li
Employee

Emma knows about the immigration law inside out as well as each step of the complicated processes. My company engaged her firm for an H-1B visa and an EB1A green card this year. Despite the Covid delay and all the immigration policy changes, she managed to get both of the H-1B and the EB1A approved extremely fast. We will be hiring Emma and her firm for any future immigration cases without a doubt!

D. G.
CEO

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