Understanding H-1B Status
An H-1B is a non-immigrant visa classification used by an employer offering a position in a specialty occupation to an employee who will be temporarily employed (for up to 6 years, total with exceptions for extensions). A specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge, consistent with a profession requiring a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
The H-1B employee must also possess the stated minimum requirements for the position at the time of the H-1B petition filing, which includes the appropriate license, if applicable.
At UT Health San Antonio, departments may consider sponsoring H-1Bs for the following specialized occupations:
- Assistant, Associate, or Professors
- Professor, Associate, Assistant, or Instructor/Clinical
- Professor, Associate, Assistant, or Instructor/Research
- Lecturers/Instructors
- Research Scientists
- Postdoctoral Fellows
- Other Professional Exempt Staff where a specific degree is minimum requirement