Step 1: Understand the H-1B. 

Before seeking an H-1B role, it is important to understand what the H-1B is, its intention and requirements. 

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• History, definition, & statistics

• Do I qualify? Input your background and see if you may qualify

• Specialty Occupation Requirements. The H-1B is for specialty occupation roles.  What does that mean?

• H-1B registration process. Understand the basic process of applying for an H-1B

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​Step 2: Finding an H-1B job

Not all job resources are equal. Check out which industries, companies, and states have the most initial H-1B approvals​​.

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• Job websites that provide an effective H-1B job search

• Examine stats of all initial H1B​ approvals in 2020 (NEW)

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​Step 3: Avoid & Respond to RFEs

Requests for Evidence are common.  How do you avoid or respond to them?​​

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• Finding an attorney

• Expert Opinion Letters and academic equivalence evaluations

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Step 4: Welcome to America!

Once you have your first job, you need to stat your life in the United States. Find a home, get a car, invest, make friends.

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• Find your home

• Money - Banking & Savings Accounts

• Money - Investment & Retirement

• Money - Loans

• Insurance - home, auto, pet

• Transportation - buy a car, rent a car, get a ride

• Transportation - flights