H-1B1 Visa: how the permit that opens 1,400 annual slots for Chileans in the U.S. works

A concrete opportunity to advance professionally

The H-1B1 visa not only opens exclusive slots for Chileans, but also represents a real opportunity for international professional growth. With the right advice, this permit becomes an accessible and powerful tool for those seeking to project themselves in the United States.

An exclusive visa for Chileans and Singaporeans

The H-1B1 Visa is a special category created within the framework of free trade agreements between the U.S. and countries like Chile and Singapore. This permit allows professionals in specialized occupations to work legally in the United States for an initial period of 18 months, with the possibility of unlimited renewals.

Unlike the H-1B visa, which is assigned through an annual lottery and has a cap of 85,000 global slots, the H-1B1 does not require a lottery, and in fact, slots usually remain available throughout the year.

Slots, occupations and restrictions

According to the report by Las Últimas Noticias (July 20, 2025), the H-1B1 visa opens 1,400 annual slots for Chilean citizens. Some of the profiles that can apply are:

• Nurses and health professionals.
• Teachers.
• Engineers, mechanics and technical specialists.

However, there are certain restrictions:

• It is limited to a single employer in the U.S.
• The beneficiary's spouse cannot work under this visa.

Costs and processing times

The procedure requires that the U.S. company be the sponsor of the application. This involves:

• Payment of costs to USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services).
• Preparation of legal and labor documentation.
• A response time that, with specialized support, can be reduced to less than 30 days.

Visability and support for Chilean professionals

Facing a process that can be technical and demanding, Visability offers a digital platform that accompanies at each stage:

• Initial eligibility evaluation.
• Document preparation and application.
• Advice for the consular interview.
• "Expedite" service that speeds up response times.

A concrete opportunity to advance professionally

The H-1B1 visa not only opens exclusive slots for Chileans, but also represents a real opportunity for international professional growth. With the right advice, this permit becomes an accessible and powerful tool for those seeking to project themselves in the United States.

Check the complete note on LUN here: How the visa that allows Chileans to work legally in the U.S. works