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Bootstrap coverage for the United States begins with the H-1B specialty-occupation classification for employer-sponsored professional work.

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H-1B Specialty Occupations

A US employer-sponsored nonimmigrant classification for services in a specialty occupation requiring highly specialized knowledge and a directly related bachelor’s degree or equivalent. USCIS describes an employer petition, a certified Labor Condition Application, and an electronic registration process for cap-subject cases.

Updated 2026-07-11

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Skilled Worker

Employment, occupation-list, and points-based skilled migration routes.