US Visa Singapore

B1 in Lieu of H1B visa is for a foreign (non-US) company having a contract with a US client to send employee to perform services in the US for a period of less than 1 year.  The employee must continue to be paid by the foreign company while in the US. 

The following types of applicants with university degrees can potentially qualify to receive a B1 in Lieu of H1B visa:

 

• Foreign professionals with specialized knowledge;

• Scientists;

• Engineers; 

• Programmers; 

• Research analysts; 

• Management consultants; 

• Journalists; 

• Accountants;

• Lawyers;

• Nurses; and

• Other professionals with a bachelor's degree or higher.

 

B1 in Lieu of H1B visa application normally takes 1 - 3 weeks to process depending on the caseload of the US Embassy in the country of residence.