US Visa Singapore

You must first have a confirmed job offer from a sponsoring US employer in order to qualify for a H1B1 Chilean work visa.  We do not provide assistance in finding an H1B1 work visa jobs.

The U.S.-Chile Free Trade Agreement, which took effect on January 1, 2004, created a new class of non-immigrant work visa for Chilean citizens, the H1B1 Chilean visa. The visa allows qualified Chileans to live and work in the United States, accompanied by their spouse and dependent children.  Only Chilean citizens are eligible as principal applicants.  H1B1 visas are multiple entry and valid for a maximum of 18 months.  Extensions and renewals are allowed.

To qualify for the H1B1 Chilean visa, an applicant must meet the following criteria:

 

• The position must be a specialty occupation; that is, a position requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge.  Some examples of specialty occupations are jobs in the fields of engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, computer sciences, medicine and health care, education, biotechnology, and business specialties, such as management and human resources.  However, applicants have successfully applied for H1B1 visas for work in other fields, including teachers and fruit inspectors.

• The applicant must have a post-secondary degree involving at least four years of study in his or her field of specialization.  In some instances, a combination of specialized training and experience can constitute alternative credentials.

• The applicant cannot be self-employed or an independent contractor.

• The period of employment in the United States must be temporary.  As such, the applicant must demonstrate non-immigrant intent.  Note: This requirement makes the H1B1 Chilean visa different from the traditional H1B work visa, as applicants for traditional H1B visas do not have to demonstrate that they intend to return to Chile when their temporary job is finished.  Chileans are still eligible to apply for traditional H1B visas.