Visa Alternatives To Consider When H-1B Isn't An Option

By Andrew Greenfield (November 9, 2017, 12:15 PM EST) -- The H-1B visa program permits U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals in the United States for up to six years and sometimes longer. The program is an invaluable means for employers seeking to complement their U.S. workforces with key foreign talent. Unfortunately, the program is inaccessible to many employers because the demand for visas far exceeds the annual quota of approximately 85,000. This article describes the quota and discusses the primary alternatives employers consider when they are unable to obtain the foreign professional resources they need....

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