Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

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H-1B1 Program

Overview

The H-1B1 program provides for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant aliens in specialty occupations from Chile and Singapore, limited to 1,400 nationals of Chile and 5,400 nationals of Singapore.  The H-1B1 program is governed by many of the rules that apply to the H-1B program.  The period of employment is one year.  Extensions may be obtained twice but only in one year increments.  Further extensions can be obtained only with the filing of a new Labor Condition Application. 

General Guidance

• Employment Law Guide: Workers in Professional and Specialty Occupations (H-1B and H-1B1 Visas)
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Prevailing Wage Determinations for Nonagricultural Programs  
• Wages under Foreign Labor Certification

 Forms

• WH-4, H-1B Nonimmigrant Information Form

Fact Sheets

• Fact Sheet 62 X:  What are the requirements to participate in the H-1B1 program? (PDF)

 Nonimmigrant Worker Related Agency Links:

• Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
• Department of State
• Department of Labor/Foreign Labor Certification