🇺🇸 United States · Employer-sponsored work
H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 Specialty (Professional) Workers — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 36 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/programs.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“The Department of Labor issues labor certifications for permanent and temporary employment ... Permanent Labor Certification — H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 are temporary specialty-worker programs; permanent residence is via a separate Permanent Labor Certification (PERM), not this nonimmigrant route itself”
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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.