Education requirements for H1B Visa

The basic requirement for H1B is the education.
  • To qualify for the H-1B visa category, the prospective H-1B employee must hold a U.S. equivalent 4 years bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited college or university.
  • If the foreign degree is 3 years bachelor's degree , a 3 years of work experience in same or similar field or occupation can be considered to one year additional education.
  • In addition to the academic qualifications, the individual must be fully qualified to lawfully perform the duties of the position offered.

Overview of H1B Visa


H1B visa program is a temporary workers visa in "specialty occupations." A specialty occupation requires a specialized knowledge and a bachelor's degree or the equivalent in the specific specialty (e.g., engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, computer sciences, medicine and health care, education, biotechnology, and business specialties, etc.).

Types of Visa Status US


H1B, H4, K1, K3, B1, B2, L1, L2, F1, J1, M1, E1, E2, GreenCard, Citizenship, H2A ,H3, O1, O2, P1, P2, P3,Q1, R1