Hii all,,, Is it mandatory to have an org' sposor H1B visa? Can an individual file on his own?

Question

Would appreciate if someone can shed some light on to this topic.....

Answer 1

Yes... H-1 is a company sponsored Visa

The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa category in the United States under the Immigration & Nationality Act, section 101(a)(15)(H). It allows U.S. employers to seek temporary help from skilled foreigners. The H-1B classification is for “specialty occupations” only. The occupation must require a bachelor’s degree or equivalent for the application of theoretical and highly specialized knowledge. Likewise, the foreign worker must possess at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent and state licensure, if required to practice in that field. H-1B work-authorization is strictly limited to employment by the sponsoring employer. The regulations define a “specialty occupation” as requiring theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor including, but not limited to, architecture, engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, medicine and health, education, law, accounting, business specialties, theology, and the arts, and requiring the attainment of a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent as a minimum.

Answer 2

You must be petitioned for by a company.