{"iri":"https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9t8WXRLn7pookX0bFcOwqo","label":"Petition for Skilled Worker and Specialty Occupation Visa","sub_class_of":["https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RKY2B2HNSx5K82dgVN6Qn7"],"parent_class_of":[],"is_defined_by":null,"see_also":[],"comment":null,"deprecated":false,"preferred_label":null,"alternative_labels":["H1B Petition"],"translations":{},"hidden_label":null,"definition":"The \"Petition for Specialty Occupation Visa\" generally refers to the H-1B visa petition in the United States. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa category that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge and skills. The employer must file a Form I-129 petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), demonstrating that the position meets the criteria of a specialty occupation and that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) has the necessary qualifications. If approved, the beneficiary can work in the U.S. for the sponsoring employer for a specified period, typically up to three years with the possibility of extension","examples":[],"notes":[],"history_note":null,"editorial_note":null,"in_scheme":null,"identifier":null,"description":null,"source":null,"country":null}