H-1B (Specialty Occupation)

H-1b visa lawyers helping specialty occupation proffessionals

H-1B Visas for Skilled Workers

The H-1B program is established under Section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) and Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, which can be found in the U.S. Code at 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b). This program is implemented through regulations outlined in 20 C.F.R. part 655 and 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h).

At Vargas Gonzalez Delombard, LLP, we do not directly file H-1B petitions; however, we collaborate with attorneys who specialize in immigration law and focus on employment-based temporary worker visas.

A woman in technology securing her H-1B (specialty Occupation)

What Is an H-1B Visa?

H-1B classification allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in “specialty occupations”—positions requiring:

Theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge
At least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a specific specialty is required for entry (USCIS)

The program incorporates numerical caps, labor condition application (LCA) requirements, and strict timing rules.

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How an Immigration Lawyer Helps Employers & Workers

Through our referral network, H-1B counsel can:

Determine whether a position and a candidate qualify as a specialty occupation
Prepare LCAs with the Department of Labor
File H-1B petitions with USCIS, including cap-subject and cap-exempt filings
Address Requests for Evidence and compliance issues

Our Role in Your Case

For business owners, executives, and professionals whose legal issues span commercial litigation, contracts, or property disputes, we:

Help understand how immigration status can impact broader business strategy
Coordinate with H-1B counsel to support workforce planning and risk management
Refer both employers and workers to immigration firms that regularly handle H-1B filings and compliance

If your business relies on specialized talent—or you’re a professional exploring H-1B sponsorship—reach out. We’ll help connect you to immigration counsel who understands both the law and the demands of modern workplaces.