All-Visas
H-1B1 Specialty Occupation (Chile / Singapore)
work · United States
Under the US–Chile and US–Singapore FTAs. Available only to citizens of Chile and Singapore. Specialty-occupation definition same as H-1B. Annual cap 6,800 (1,400 Chile + 5,400 Singapore), carved out of the H-1B 65,000 cap and rarely reached. Initial 1 year; extensions in 1-year increments. Single intent — no dual intent. Requires LCA + US employer job offer.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 1 yr; 1-yr extensions
- Processing time
- Varies
- Official source
- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/employment/temporary-worker-visas.html
- Last verified
- May 2026
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Sponsoring employer in the country
- [Mandatory] Concrete job offer / employment contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Mandatory] Citizen of Chile or Singapore
- [Mandatory] Bachelor's or higher in specific specialty