H-1B visa recruitment
Hire the world's best talent.We bring them to the US on H-1B.
Khani Staffing Tech Corp recruits engineers, healthcare professionals, finance specialists and IT talent from around the world, and guides US employers through every step of H-1B sponsorship.
The H-1B at a glance
- What it is
- A US work visa for professional jobs that need a bachelor's degree or higher
- Who can apply
- Any nationality, sponsored by a US employer
- How long
- Up to 3 years, extendable to 6
- Family
- Spouse and children under 21 on H-4 visas
- Annual limit
- 85,000 new visas, except transfers and cap-exempt employers
- Path to a green card
- Allowed: H-1B is a dual-intent visa
H-1B rules changed in 2026
- Wage-weighted selection. The random lottery was replaced: higher wage levels get more entries, so well-paid offers are much more likely to be selected.
- $100,000 fee on hold. The fee for new petitions for people outside the US was struck down in court and is not being collected, although the administration extended the policy and has proposed new fees.
- Closer review. Petitions now face more scrutiny, especially from employers with recent layoffs, and higher prevailing wages have been proposed.
Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information, not legal advice. Our partner immigration attorneys confirm the current rules for every case.
Three ways to hire on an H-1B
The right route depends on whether the candidate already holds H-1B status and what kind of employer you are.
New H-1B (cap-subject)
Registration each March · work starts October 1
For most private-sector employers hiring someone who has never held H-1B status.
- 85,000 visas a year: 65,000 regular plus 20,000 for US master's degree holders
- Selection is now weighted by wage level, so higher-paid offers have better odds
- If selected, the full petition is filed from April to June
H-1B transfer
Year-round · no lottery
For professionals who already hold H-1B status in the US and are changing employers.
- Already counted against the cap, so no new selection is needed
- The person can usually start once the new petition is filed
- The fastest way to bring an H-1B professional onto a client project
Cap-exempt H-1B
Year-round · no lottery
For universities, their affiliated nonprofits, and nonprofit or government research organizations.
- No annual limit applies to these employers
- Petitions can be filed whenever the role opens
- Common for research, teaching and academic medical roles
Who qualifies as a candidate
- Any nationality
- A bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, or equivalent education and experience
- A job offer for a professional role that needs that degree
- Strong English communication skills
- Any professional license the role requires, such as a state medical license
- A clean immigration and criminal record
What employers commit to
- Offer a role in a qualifying field such as IT, engineering, healthcare, architecture or finance
- Pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location
- File a Labor Condition Application and post the required notices
- Pay the petition filing fees and attorney costs
- Keep paying the H-1B worker between client assignments
- Keep records of the job, wage and work location
Professionals we recruit for H-1B roles
- Engineers
- Software developers
- IT professionals
- Doctors
- Physical therapists
- Specialty nurses
- Finance specialists
- Lawyers
- Architects
Our 6-step H-1B recruitment process
From your first call to the filed petition, one Khani SC team manages the search and works alongside our partner immigration lawyers.
- 01
Client intake & needs assessment
We learn the role, team, location, pay range and start date, and confirm the position qualifies as an H-1B specialty occupation.
- 02
Profile & market matching
We define the degree, skills and experience the role needs and set a salary that meets the prevailing wage for the area.
- 03
Talent sourcing & headhunting
Our recruiters search our international network and headhunt qualified professionals from around the world.
- 04
Pre-screening & English evaluation
Candidates are checked for qualifications and degree equivalency, and their spoken and written English is assessed.
- 05
Shortlist & interview coordination
You receive a shortlist with screening notes. We schedule video interviews across time zones and collect your feedback.
- 06
Hiring & visa filing support
Once you choose a candidate, our partner immigration lawyers prepare and file the entire petition with you.
Psychologist-led screening
Every shortlisted candidate is assessed by experienced psychologists for soft skills, adaptability and leadership readiness, so you know how someone will work with your team before they relocate.
How the visa filing works
The usual timeline for a new cap-subject H-1B. Transfers and cap-exempt cases skip registration and can be filed any time of year.
01
Offer & wage
Before registration
The job offer is confirmed and the wage is set at or above the prevailing wage for the role and location.
02
Registration & selection
March
For cap-subject cases, the employer registers the candidate online. Selections are announced by the end of March.
03
Labor Condition Application
About 7 working days
The employer files an LCA with the US Department of Labor confirming the wage and working conditions.
04
H-1B petition
April – June
Our partner attorneys file Form I-129 with USCIS. Premium processing gets a decision within 15 business days.
05
Visa interview
After approval
Candidates outside the US book a visa interview at a US embassy or consulate in their home country.
06
Arrival & onboarding
From October 1
The professional travels to the US and starts work. We support relocation and onboarding paperwork.
Working in the US starts here.
If you're a skilled professional outside the US, send us your resume. When a client role matches your profile, a Khani SC recruiter will contact you about screening and interviews.
- Free for candidates: we never charge for placement or visa petitions
- Help with degree evaluation and documents
- Interview preparation for US employers
- Relocation and onboarding guidance
Documents to have ready
- Valid passport
- Updated resume in English
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- Experience and reference letters
- Professional licenses, if your field needs one
- Any previous US visa records
Never pay anyone who promises an H-1B job. Report requests for money in our name to admin@khanisc.com.
H-1B questions, answered
Is there still an H-1B lottery?+
Yes, for new cap-subject petitions. Since the FY 2027 season, selection is weighted by wage level: a registration at the highest wage level (IV) gets four entries, level III gets three, level II two and level I one. H-1B transfers and cap-exempt employers are not part of the selection.
What happened with the $100,000 H-1B fee?+
A September 2025 presidential proclamation required a $100,000 payment for certain new H-1B petitions for people outside the US. A federal court vacated the policy in June 2026 and the appeals court upheld that in July 2026, so the fee is not being collected. A new proclamation in September 2026 extended the policy to September 2027, and a separate fee for all cap-subject petitions has been proposed. We check the current status for every case before filing.
How long can someone stay on an H-1B visa?+
The first approval is for up to 3 years and can be extended to a maximum of 6 years. Extensions beyond 6 years are possible when a green card process is far enough along. A spouse and children under 21 can come on H-4 visas.
Who pays the H-1B costs?+
The employer. US law requires the employer to pay the petition filing fees and its own attorney fees, and they cannot be passed on to the employee or deducted from pay below the required wage. Candidates usually pay their own visa interview fee and travel unless the offer covers them.
Can a candidate pay Khani SC to get an H-1B job?+
No. Khani Staffing Tech Corp never charges candidates for job placement or for H-1B petition costs. If anyone asks you to pay for an H-1B job offer in our name, please report it to admin@khanisc.com.
Do nurses qualify for H-1B?+
Only some nursing roles qualify, usually advanced or specialized positions that require a bachelor's degree or higher, such as nurse practitioners or certain nurse managers. Most staff registered nurse positions go through a green card instead. We review each role before starting a search.
What if the candidate is not selected in the lottery?+
Unselected candidates can be registered again the next March. In the meantime we can look at other routes: an H-1B transfer for someone already in H-1B status, cap-exempt employers, or other visas such as TN (Canada and Mexico), E-3 (Australia), H-1B1 (Chile and Singapore) or O-1 for extraordinary ability.
Sources: USCIS H-1B specialty occupations, US Department of Labor H-1B program. Questions? Email admin@khanisc.com.
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