H-1B1 Program

Overview

The H-1B1 program provides for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant aliens in specialty occupations from Chile and Singapore, limited to 1,400 nationals of Chile and 5,400 nationals of Singapore. The H-1B1 program is governed by many of the rules that apply to the H-1B program. The period of employment is one year. Extensions may be obtained twice but only in one year increments. Further extensions can be obtained only with the filing of a new Labor Condition Application.

General Guidance

• Employment Law Guide: Workers in Professional and Specialty Occupations (H-1B and H-1B1 Visas)
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Prevailing Wage Determinations for Nonagricultural Programs

Forms

• WH-4, H-1B Nonimmigrant Information Form

Fact Sheets

• Fact Sheet 62 X: What are the requirements to participate in the H-1B1 program?

Nonimmigrant Worker Related Agency Links:

• Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Department of State
• Department of Labor/Foreign Labor Certification