An H1-B visa is a work visa that is issued by the USCIS. It is a type of work visa that allows people to work in the US. US companies use H-1B visas to hire people with specific skills that the general working population does not have. H1-B visas are valid for 3 years.
The visa can be extended for another 3 years for an overall 6-year period. Theoretically and practically, H1-B immigrants are eligible for an immigration visa because of specific knowledge. Applicants must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
One of the solutions for companies facing a huge labor shortage is to hire foreign workers through specialty occupation visas, such as H1-B visas. So, H1-B visa sponsorship is when companies sponsor foreign-born individuals to work in the United States temporarily.
The H1-B sponsorship process involves the employer filing the visa application with US government. If the employee is approved for H1-B sponsorship, the employer will be responsible for providing all of the employee’s benefits, including health benefits, life insurance, stock options, and bonuses.