H-1B Visa 2026
H-1B Visa: A US work visa that lets employers hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree. The employer sponsors the role at a specified wage.
The H-1B is the most widely used US employer-sponsored work visa for specialty occupations such as software, engineering and finance. GoBroad tracks the wage-weighted lottery, cap-exempt routes and companies actively sponsoring H-1B.
Sponsorship
Employer files the petition
Selection
Wage-weighted lottery
Route to PR
Employment-based green card
Who the H-1B Visa is for
Countries offering the H-1B Visa
Where the H-1B Visa applies, with typical processing time and route to permanent residency. Each country tracks its live policy on GoBroad.
| Country | Processing time | Route to PR |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | Varies; premium processing ~15 days | Employment-based green card (EB-2/EB-3) |
Frequently asked questions
What is the H-1B visa?
A US work visa that lets employers hire foreign professionals in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree. The employer sponsors the role at a specified wage.
How does the 2026 H-1B lottery work?
The selection is wage-weighted, favouring higher salary levels. GoBroad tracks the rules so you can gauge your odds by wage level.
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