🇺🇸 United States · Employer-sponsored work
H-1B Specialty Occupation — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €87,179 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 120,000 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €87,179 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/h-1b-specialty-occupations.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €87,179.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The employer or agent will pay the H-1B worker a wage that is no less than the wage paid to similarly qualified workers or, if greater, the prevailing wage for the position in the geographic area in which the H-1B worker will be working — salario = prevailing wage (sem valor absoluto). $100,000 e pagamento/fee, nao salario”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.