H-1B1 Visa: 4 professional areas where Chileans have high demand in the United States

The H-1B1 Visa is today the most direct pathway for Chilean professionals in technology, engineering, health and finance to access job opportunities in the United States.

At Visability, we accompany candidates and companies throughout the entire process, from the job offer to the consular interview, in order to make the path to an international career more agile and secure.

What is the H-1B1 Visa?

The H-1B1 Visa is an exclusive work permit for Chilean professionals who have a previous job offer in the U.S. in a specialty occupation.

Unlike the traditional H-1B, the H-1B1 does not depend on a lottery, making it more predictable for employers and applicants.

Professions that qualify most frequently

Although many occupations can apply, these are 4 areas where there is demand in the U.S. and where Chileans can apply with the H-1B1 visa:

1. Information technology
   • Software engineers, systems analysts, cybersecurity specialists.
   • The U.S. has a talent deficit in the technology industry, which opens opportunities for foreign professionals.
2. Engineering
   • Civil, mechanical, electrical, industrial.
   • Growth in infrastructure and energy maintains the need for specialized engineers.
3. Health sciences
   • Doctors, kinesiologists with postgraduate degrees, advanced nursing (roles requiring a bachelor's degree).
   • The U.S. presents shortages in certain clinical and hospital areas.
4. Finance and business
   • Accountants, financial analysts, economists with university degrees.
   • Multinational companies seek bilingual profiles with international market experience.

Basic requirements

• Have a formal job offer in the U.S.
• Possess a university degree or equivalent experience in the employment area.
• The U.S. employer must demonstrate that the position is a specialty occupation.
• Submit documentation to the U.S. consulate in Chile.

Benefits of the H-1B1 Visa

• Exclusive for Chileans and Singaporeans → higher approval probability.
• Renewable indefinitely in 1-year periods.
• Faster to process than the traditional H-1B.
• Recognizes the professional training of applicants.

A direct pathway to international opportunities

The H-1B1 Visa is today the most direct pathway for Chilean professionals in technology, engineering, health and finance to access job opportunities in the United States.

At Visability, we accompany candidates and companies throughout the entire process, from the job offer to the consular interview, in order to make the path to an international career more agile and secure.