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Petitioning for H-1B Status (including Extensions)
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H-1B Visa Status

H-1B nonimmigrant status is a “temporary” work-authorizing status available to employees of Fermi Research Alliance LLC (FRA).  It is the most common work-authorizing status.  It is available to professionals working in their field of specialty, holding no less than a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in their field.

H-1B approval is specific to the employer (the organization that filed the petition) and to the location of employment as listed in the Form I-129 petition.  It is not a “general” work authorization.

Questions? Comments? Contact the Visa Office!

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