Chicago H-1B Visa Attorney

Illinois Technical Field Immigration Lawyer

Jobs in the technical fields often are filled by foreign employees. For instance, computer software companies may hire temporary workers from other countries as the software company develops and tests its new software.  A recent study found that foreign engineers and scientists working in the U.S. account for nearly half of doctorate-level engineers and scientists.  Immigrants also accounted for approximately 67% of workforce increases within technical fields between 1996 and 2005.  Moreover, the number of foreign-born technical professionals is expected to increase as the U.S. workforce reaches retirement age.  

The H-1B visa is one of most popular visas for these kinds of temporary workers.  The H-1B visa is available for those foreign employees hired by a U.S. company to serve in a “specialty occupation,” such as those in the software and IT industries and other technical fields.  For instance, software engineers, systems analysts and computer consultations are generally considered to be “specialty occupations.”  

The H-1B visa is not without limitations, however.  The H-1B visa is subject to a quota imposed by law through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) each year and once the quota is filled, foreign employees cannot receive a visa unless they qualify for another visa classification, or wait until the next fiscal year (October 1 – September 30).

Because of the limited number of H-1B visas [] that are available each year, the assistance of a knowledgeable employment immigration law firm like the Badia-Tavas Law Group, Ltd is essential.  Our Illinois technical field immigration attorney has considerable experience assisting U.S. employers in technical fields with the H-1B visa process for positions that will be filled by foreign employees.  

Types of Technical Jobs Eligible for H-1B Visa

• Software and Wed Developers and Programmers
• Computer Application Developers
• System Analysts and Engineers
• Technology Designers and Engineers
• Researchers and Scientist
• Graphic Designers
• Architects
• Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial and Environmental Engineers

Requirements for the H-1B Visas Requirements

The H-1B non-immigrant visa allows foreign temporary employees to work in the United States if the following conditions are met:   

• The job position requires a bachelor’s or higher degree;
• The applicant has a bachelor's or higher degree or its U.S. equivalent, or  a combination of education and experience equivalent to a U.S. bachelor's or higher degree that enables the applicant to perform the position’s duties; and
• The wage offered to the applicant is at least the prevailing wage, or the actual wage paid to other workers similarly employed, whichever is higher.

Quota Limitations

There are a limited number of H-1B visas that can be granted by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) each year.  Because of the limited number of H-1B visas that are available, it is advisable to seek the assistance of an experienced business immigration attorney.  The Chicago business immigration law firm of Badia-Tavas Law Group has considerable experience assisting professionals in technical fields obtain their H-1B work visas.   We are familiar with the types of technical jobs that are generally available for foreign nationals, and we can use our knowledge of these positions, and technical fields in general, to provide a complete application with the necessary job description and wage information.  

Contact an Experienced Technical Field H-1B Visa Attorney

If you are an employer or foreign employee in a technical field, contact the Chicago business immigration attorney at Badia-Tavas Law Group (312) 442-0838 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to learn more about your visa options, including an H-1B visa