H-1B – Specialty Occupations, Department of Defense Workers, Fashion Models (Back)

• The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant temporary worker visa required for an employee who is coming to the United States to perform services for a
   particular employer in a prearranged professional job or specialty occupation or as a fashion model of distinguished merit and ability. A specialty
   occupation" is one that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge along with at least a   bachelor’s
   degree or its equivalent. For example, occupations in architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and
   health, education, business specialties, accounting, law, theology, and the arts are specialty occupations.

   Before filing the petition with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, the employer is required file a labor condition application with the
   Department of Labor concerning the terms and conditions of the contract of employment. H-1B nonimmigrant status is initially granted for a
   period not to exceed three years, but may be extended for an additional three years. Generally, extensions beyond an employee’s sixth year of
   H-1B status are not allowed. However, one year extensions after the sixth year may be possible if the employee has begun and reached a
   certain point in the i   mmigrant visa (permanent residency) process.

H-1B visa holders may bring their spouses and unmarried children under the age of 21 with them on H-4 visas. Dependents may not work while in H-4 status.