A specialty occupation is an occupation that requires that theoretical and practical application of a specialized body of knowledge. Specialty occupations normally require bachelor s degree as a minimum requirement. Applicants filling specialty occupation positions will have a bachelor s degree in the field of the specialty occupation or have a substantial amount of related experience. Thereafter, the number drops back down to 65,000. H-1B workers are able to utilize the special technical knowledge or skills of these workers that are difficult to find.
Employers are also able to satisfy temporary labor shortages of skilled workers.
They also must attest that they are not hiring the H-1B if they have laid off or displaced a similarly situated U.S. worker. Employers make these attestations in a file that is open to the public. As immigration law is constantly changing, information is provided as-is and does not constitute legal advice. Visitors are urged to contact experienced immigration counsel for their immigration matters.