H-1B visa

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. What is the statutory basis?INA section 101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b), codified at 8 USC 1184 (i)(1)
2. What is the maximum physical presence?Six years, with potential extensions beyond this limit
3. Why do people need a bachelor's degree for an H-1B visa?The visa is for jobs that need a lot of knowledge, so it requires a college degree or the same level of learning to make sure the person can do the job well.
4. How many H-1B visas are given each year?Each year the U.S. can give up to 65,000 new H-1B visas, plus another 20,000 for people who have a master’s degree.

Non-immigrant classification: A legal status for foreign nationals intending to stay in the U.S. temporarily.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS): The U.S. government department responsible for national security and immigration.
Total Factor Productivity (TFP): A measure of economic efficiency that accounts for all inputs in production.