H-1B1 VISA
H-1B1 VisaLawyers
Tukki’s H-1B1 visa attorneys handle your case for citizens of Chile and Singapore from start to finish: Labor Condition Application, consular application, interview prep and yearly renewals.
Find out if your role and profile qualify with our H-1B1 visa lawyers.
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TUKKI’S H-1B1 VISA IMMIGRATION ATTORNEYS
Meet our H-1B1immigration attorneys
Tukki’s team of licensed immigration attorneys helps professionals and their employers through U.S. work visas and green cards, with every case backed by our platform.
Our attorneys guide Chilean and Singaporean professionals through the H-1B1: who qualifies, how it differs from the H-1B, and how to plan your renewals and a future green card.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE H-1B1
Is the H-1B1 visa right for you?
The H-1B1 is for citizens of Chile and Singapore with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and a job offer from a U.S. employer in a role that requires that degree. There’s no lottery. Tukki’s H-1B1 immigration attorneys work with you and your employer to line up the role, the degree and the wage before you apply.
Who usually files for an H-1B1
Singaporean software engineers, data scientists and analysts with a job offer in the U.S.
Chilean engineers, architects and finance professionals in degree-based roles
Professionals who weren’t selected in the H-1B lottery but hold Chilean or Singaporean citizenship
Consultants and business professionals whose position requires a specific field of study
Researchers and faculty joining U.S. universities and research organizations
Chilean agricultural managers and physical therapists, who can qualify with alternative credentials under the U.S.–Chile agreement
H-1B1 ELIGIBILITY
H-1B1 visa requirements
The H-1B1 is a temporary work visa for specialty occupations, created by the free trade agreements with Chile and Singapore. It’s granted for up to 1 year and can be renewed in 1-year periods with no set maximum, as long as you keep the intent to return home.
1 passport
Chilean or Singaporean citizenship
You must hold the passport of Chile or Singapore. Permanent residency in those countries doesn’t count.
1 degree or equivalent
A specialty occupation and a degree
The role must normally require at least a bachelor’s degree in a specific field, and you need a U.S. bachelor’s degree, a foreign equivalent, or education and experience evaluated as equivalent.
0 self-petitions
A U.S. employer
You need a job offer. Your employer files an H-1B1 Labor Condition Application and signs the support letter. You can’t self-petition.
H-1B1 VERSUS H-1B
H-1B vs. H-1B1: what’s the difference?
What’s the difference between the H-1B and the H-1B1 visa? Both are for specialty occupations, but the H-1B1 skips the lottery and is processed faster. Here’s how the H-1B1 compares with the H-1B and the other U.S. work visas.
| H-1B1 | H-1B | E-3 | O-1A | TN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cap or lottery | QuotaAnnual quota, no lottery | YesAn annual cap and wage-weighted selection | QuotaAnnual quota, no lottery | No | No |
| Who files | Your employer files the LCA, you apply at the consulate | Your U.S. employer | Your employer files the LCA, you apply at the consulate | A U.S. employer, your own company, or an agent | Employer letter, at the border or consulate |
| Status | Temporary1-year renewals, no dual intent | Temporary3 years plus 3, dual intent | Temporary2-year renewals | Temporary3 years, then 1-year extensions | Temporary3-year renewals |
| Who qualifies | Chilean or Singaporean citizen with a bachelor’s degree in a specialty occupation | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a specialty occupation, any nationality | Australian citizen with a bachelor’s degree in a specialty occupation | Extraordinary ability, 3 of 8 criteria | Canadian or Mexican citizen in a USMCA profession |
TESTIMONIALS
Visa approvals filedby our attorneys
Professionals from all over the world got their U.S. visas with Tukki’s immigration attorneys.
“I got my O-1 visa approved thanks to the team at Tukki and their lawyers were amazing, a really good process.”
🇮🇳 Akrisht Pandey
Director of Real Estate Krea USA
“Tukki team's support was fast and responsive. I literally had someone responding in a couple of hours—sometimes even within minutes—so whenever I was a bit lost, there was always someone to help me out.”
🇧🇷 Camila Zancanella
Co-founder and CEO of Domu
“I'm glad that I leaned on a team that really can deliver that one-stop service.”
🇬🇧 Lauren Bell
Co-founder and CEO of Cosi Care
“Track record and responsiveness made all the difference. Both the tech and the legal team were top-notch.”
🇪🇸 Lois Rogel Vence
Co-founder and CEO of Momento
“I've worked with a few lawyers, and Tukki has by far been the best experience.”
🇨🇴 Gia Liu
Co-Founder of Fintegral
“The Tukki team's involvement plus the tech platform where you're able to track your own process were key to how smooth it went.”
🇨🇴 Carlos Mejia
Director of Real Estate Development at Delta
“Looking back, I feel that Dobrina's approach made the difference. Taking a more focused approach with stronger evidence made the response much easier to handle and more convincing.”
🇩🇪 Tobias Fischer
Digital Marketing Business Owner
“I didn't really know how to prepare my case, but the Tukki team walked me through the process and answered all my questions.”
🇦🇷 Gonzalo Piñero
PHD Researcher
“I really felt like every single person on the team… everything that I was asking, or everything that they were doing, was like their top priority. And it's so amazing to feel that support for something so important as immigration.”
🇨🇴 Lorenza Velez
Founder & Co-CEO in Ponte
“In a field without structure, Tukki helped me make sense of everything.”
🇮🇳 Archana Raja
Classical Dancer & Choreographer
“Tukki made a fairly unfamiliar process for me as a foreigner more reassuring.”
🇬🇧 Virginia Szepietowski
Co-founder and CEO of Nyad
“Tukki's lawyers and tech guided me all the way through the complex criteria and documentation required, all the way to EB-1A visa approval.”
🇨🇴 Samuel Urquijo
Founder of Keybe
“Overall, the experience was great. I liked very much all the paralegal team; they were super available.”
🇮🇹 Andrea Sguazzi
Head of Venture Builder & Startup Programs
“Tukki's flows make it impossible to upload information with inconsistencies, which I absolutely loved.”
🇦🇷 Guido Tagliavini
Software engineer at Google
“I've been through many immigration processes. Tukki's team was supportive, responsive, and made everything easier.”
🇨🇴 Daniel Baiz
CEO of OneAxiom
“I think everything about the Tukki experience brings a lot of transparency into the problem and into the execution of the process. So that is very, very important. And I would suggest everybody to look for that, because it brings you peace into your everyday.”
🇦🇷 Michelle Shocron
Co-Founder & CEO at Parsed
“Tukki gave us both the structure and the support we needed to make our U.S. move possible.”
🇭🇹 Clifford Nau & Anne-Marie Desormeaux
Co-founder of Kura Technologies | Public Health Specialist
“They explained every step clearly and gave me peace of mind knowing my case was in good hands.”
🇲🇽 Viridiana Aguilar
Founder and CEO of Vivantra
“I had spoken with some lawyers and firms before, and everything felt confusing, like a maze. With Tukki, I could visualize the entire process clearly.”
🇪🇸 Felipe de Sande Palma
Founder of Amrap
“I think this is never going to be an easy process, but you guys make it seem easier.”
🇨🇱 Andres Garbarini
Co-founder and CEO of Finvix
“They were honest from day one. That honesty is what got me approved without an RFE.”
🇮🇳 Shagun Kalra
Architect & Real Estate Developer
“The biggest difference was having everything organized. It turned a long process into something much easier to manage.”
🇪🇸 Pilar Baldominos
Cancer Researcher
“The Tukki team understands each candidate's profile and builds the strategy that works best for them.”
🇮🇳 Tharak Vangalapat
Senior Principal Data Scientist
“I got my O-1 visa approved thanks to the team at Tukki and their lawyers were amazing, a really good process.”
🇮🇳 Akrisht Pandey
Director of Real Estate Krea USA
“Tukki team's support was fast and responsive. I literally had someone responding in a couple of hours—sometimes even within minutes—so whenever I was a bit lost, there was always someone to help me out.”
🇧🇷 Camila Zancanella
Co-founder and CEO of Domu
“I'm glad that I leaned on a team that really can deliver that one-stop service.”
🇬🇧 Lauren Bell
Co-founder and CEO of Cosi Care
“Track record and responsiveness made all the difference. Both the tech and the legal team were top-notch.”
🇪🇸 Lois Rogel Vence
Co-founder and CEO of Momento
“I've worked with a few lawyers, and Tukki has by far been the best experience.”
🇨🇴 Gia Liu
Co-Founder of Fintegral
“The Tukki team's involvement plus the tech platform where you're able to track your own process were key to how smooth it went.”
🇨🇴 Carlos Mejia
Director of Real Estate Development at Delta
“Looking back, I feel that Dobrina's approach made the difference. Taking a more focused approach with stronger evidence made the response much easier to handle and more convincing.”
🇩🇪 Tobias Fischer
Digital Marketing Business Owner
“I didn't really know how to prepare my case, but the Tukki team walked me through the process and answered all my questions.”
🇦🇷 Gonzalo Piñero
PHD Researcher
“I really felt like every single person on the team… everything that I was asking, or everything that they were doing, was like their top priority. And it's so amazing to feel that support for something so important as immigration.”
🇨🇴 Lorenza Velez
Founder & Co-CEO in Ponte
“In a field without structure, Tukki helped me make sense of everything.”
🇮🇳 Archana Raja
Classical Dancer & Choreographer
“Tukki made a fairly unfamiliar process for me as a foreigner more reassuring.”
🇬🇧 Virginia Szepietowski
Co-founder and CEO of Nyad
“Tukki's lawyers and tech guided me all the way through the complex criteria and documentation required, all the way to EB-1A visa approval.”
🇨🇴 Samuel Urquijo
Founder of Keybe
“Overall, the experience was great. I liked very much all the paralegal team; they were super available.”
🇮🇹 Andrea Sguazzi
Head of Venture Builder & Startup Programs
“Tukki's flows make it impossible to upload information with inconsistencies, which I absolutely loved.”
🇦🇷 Guido Tagliavini
Software engineer at Google
“I've been through many immigration processes. Tukki's team was supportive, responsive, and made everything easier.”
🇨🇴 Daniel Baiz
CEO of OneAxiom
“I think everything about the Tukki experience brings a lot of transparency into the problem and into the execution of the process. So that is very, very important. And I would suggest everybody to look for that, because it brings you peace into your everyday.”
🇦🇷 Michelle Shocron
Co-Founder & CEO at Parsed
“Tukki gave us both the structure and the support we needed to make our U.S. move possible.”
🇭🇹 Clifford Nau & Anne-Marie Desormeaux
Co-founder of Kura Technologies | Public Health Specialist
“They explained every step clearly and gave me peace of mind knowing my case was in good hands.”
🇲🇽 Viridiana Aguilar
Founder and CEO of Vivantra
“I had spoken with some lawyers and firms before, and everything felt confusing, like a maze. With Tukki, I could visualize the entire process clearly.”
🇪🇸 Felipe de Sande Palma
Founder of Amrap
“I think this is never going to be an easy process, but you guys make it seem easier.”
🇨🇱 Andres Garbarini
Co-founder and CEO of Finvix
“They were honest from day one. That honesty is what got me approved without an RFE.”
🇮🇳 Shagun Kalra
Architect & Real Estate Developer
“The biggest difference was having everything organized. It turned a long process into something much easier to manage.”
🇪🇸 Pilar Baldominos
Cancer Researcher
“The Tukki team understands each candidate's profile and builds the strategy that works best for them.”
🇮🇳 Tharak Vangalapat
Senior Principal Data Scientist
“I got my O-1 visa approved thanks to the team at Tukki and their lawyers were amazing, a really good process.”
🇮🇳 Akrisht Pandey
Director of Real Estate Krea USA
“Tukki team's support was fast and responsive. I literally had someone responding in a couple of hours—sometimes even within minutes—so whenever I was a bit lost, there was always someone to help me out.”
🇧🇷 Camila Zancanella
Co-founder and CEO of Domu
“I'm glad that I leaned on a team that really can deliver that one-stop service.”
🇬🇧 Lauren Bell
Co-founder and CEO of Cosi Care
“Track record and responsiveness made all the difference. Both the tech and the legal team were top-notch.”
🇪🇸 Lois Rogel Vence
Co-founder and CEO of Momento
“I've worked with a few lawyers, and Tukki has by far been the best experience.”
🇨🇴 Gia Liu
Co-Founder of Fintegral
“The Tukki team's involvement plus the tech platform where you're able to track your own process were key to how smooth it went.”
🇨🇴 Carlos Mejia
Director of Real Estate Development at Delta
“Looking back, I feel that Dobrina's approach made the difference. Taking a more focused approach with stronger evidence made the response much easier to handle and more convincing.”
🇩🇪 Tobias Fischer
Digital Marketing Business Owner
“I didn't really know how to prepare my case, but the Tukki team walked me through the process and answered all my questions.”
🇦🇷 Gonzalo Piñero
PHD Researcher
“I really felt like every single person on the team… everything that I was asking, or everything that they were doing, was like their top priority. And it's so amazing to feel that support for something so important as immigration.”
🇨🇴 Lorenza Velez
Founder & Co-CEO in Ponte
“In a field without structure, Tukki helped me make sense of everything.”
🇮🇳 Archana Raja
Classical Dancer & Choreographer
“Tukki made a fairly unfamiliar process for me as a foreigner more reassuring.”
🇬🇧 Virginia Szepietowski
Co-founder and CEO of Nyad
“Tukki's lawyers and tech guided me all the way through the complex criteria and documentation required, all the way to EB-1A visa approval.”
🇨🇴 Samuel Urquijo
Founder of Keybe
“Overall, the experience was great. I liked very much all the paralegal team; they were super available.”
🇮🇹 Andrea Sguazzi
Head of Venture Builder & Startup Programs
“Tukki's flows make it impossible to upload information with inconsistencies, which I absolutely loved.”
🇦🇷 Guido Tagliavini
Software engineer at Google
“I've been through many immigration processes. Tukki's team was supportive, responsive, and made everything easier.”
🇨🇴 Daniel Baiz
CEO of OneAxiom
“I think everything about the Tukki experience brings a lot of transparency into the problem and into the execution of the process. So that is very, very important. And I would suggest everybody to look for that, because it brings you peace into your everyday.”
🇦🇷 Michelle Shocron
Co-Founder & CEO at Parsed
“Tukki gave us both the structure and the support we needed to make our U.S. move possible.”
🇭🇹 Clifford Nau & Anne-Marie Desormeaux
Co-founder of Kura Technologies | Public Health Specialist
“They explained every step clearly and gave me peace of mind knowing my case was in good hands.”
🇲🇽 Viridiana Aguilar
Founder and CEO of Vivantra
“I had spoken with some lawyers and firms before, and everything felt confusing, like a maze. With Tukki, I could visualize the entire process clearly.”
🇪🇸 Felipe de Sande Palma
Founder of Amrap
“I think this is never going to be an easy process, but you guys make it seem easier.”
🇨🇱 Andres Garbarini
Co-founder and CEO of Finvix
“They were honest from day one. That honesty is what got me approved without an RFE.”
🇮🇳 Shagun Kalra
Architect & Real Estate Developer
“The biggest difference was having everything organized. It turned a long process into something much easier to manage.”
🇪🇸 Pilar Baldominos
Cancer Researcher
“The Tukki team understands each candidate's profile and builds the strategy that works best for them.”
🇮🇳 Tharak Vangalapat
Senior Principal Data Scientist
TUKKI’S VISA ATTORNEYS
Why Tukki’s H-1B1 visalawyers are different
| TUKKI | Traditional law firms | |
|---|---|---|
| Quality control | Tech-enabled with quality checks | Manual and informal |
| Speed | Fast turnaround | Delayed review process |
| Visibility | Transparent by design | No real-time updates |
| Communication | In-app chat with a touchpoint at each case stage | Mostly delayed emails |
| Interface | All-in-one platform | Scattered tools and emails |
| Guidance | Step-by-step with in-app help | Generic checklist |
| When work starts | After 1 document is uploaded | After everything is uploaded |
| Attorney involvement | More attorney time on the legal argument | Attorney time absorbed by paperwork |
H-1B1 VISA PROCESS
How do our H-1B1 lawyers work?
STEP 01 OF 06
Before you commit
You start with our H-1B guide, the Visa Match assessment and our resources, so you show up to your first call with your H-1B1 visa lawyer already informed.
STEP 01 OF 06
Before you commit
You start with our H-1B guide, the Visa Match assessment and our resources, so you show up to your first call with your H-1B1 visa lawyer already informed.
STEP 02 OF 06
Free assessment
A licensed H-1B1 immigration attorney reviews your citizenship, degree, role and offered wage, and tells you honestly whether the H-1B1 or another work visa is the right path.
STEP 03 OF 06
Kick off
Your employer signs, both of you get platform access, and your H-1B1 attorney confirms the job title, SOC code and wage level.
STEP 04 OF 06
Labor Condition Application
We file the H-1B1 LCA with the Department of Labor, which usually takes about 7 business days to certify.
STEP 05 OF 06
Application package
You and HR upload documents, your H-1B1 visa lawyer writes the support letter, and we prepare your DS-160 and H-1B1 visa application.
STEP 06 OF 06
Interview and approval
We prepare you for the H-1B1 visa interview questions at the U.S. consulate. If you are already in the U.S., we file the change of status with USCIS instead.
H-1B1 RENEWALS, FAMILY AND GREEN CARD
After your H-1B1 is approved
H-1B1 visa renewal and extension
Your H-1B1 is valid for up to 1 year. For the H-1B1 renewal, your employer files a new LCA, and you either apply for a new visa at a consulate or file an extension with USCIS from inside the U.S. Your attorney plans each renewal ahead so you never fall out of status.
H-1B1 spouse and dependent visa
Your spouse and unmarried children under 21 can join you on H-4 dependent visas, whatever their nationality. H-4 spouses of H-1B1 holders can live and study in the U.S., but can’t work.
H-1B1 visa to green card
You can go from an H-1B1 to a green card, but it takes planning. The H-1B1 doesn’t allow dual intent, so a pending green card case can complicate your next renewal or reentry. Common routes are switching to an H-1B first, an employer-sponsored PERM, or a self-petition like the EB-2 NIW or EB-1A. Your attorney times each step around your H-1B1 status.
VISA PRICING
H-1B1 visa cost and attorney fees
One flat fee covers the legal work for your H-1B1, from the LCA to your visa stamp. Because you apply directly at a consulate, the H-1B1 visa fees are much lower than the H-1B’s: there’s no lottery registration, no USCIS filing fee and no $100,000 H-1B fee. Your only government cost is the State Department visa fee.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
- Role, SOC code and wage level review before filing
- H-1B1 Labor Condition Application filing with the Department of Labor
- Employer support letter and full document package
- DS-160 preparation and H-1B1 visa interview prep
- Change of status or H-1B1 visa extension with USCIS if you are already in the U.S.
- Live case tracking for you and your employer’s HR team in the platform
FAQS
Need more clarity?
Find quick answers from our H-1B1 visa lawyers to common H-1B1 questions.
Is there a filing fee for Form G-28?
No. Form G-28 has no filing fee.
USCIS accepts it at no cost.
Your immigration attorney may charge their own professional fees for representing you, but the form itself is free to submit alongside your visa application, petition, or appeal.
How long does it take USCIS to process Form I-129?
Standard processing time for I-129 petitions is typically between 2 and 8 months, depending on the service center and visa category.
With premium processing (Form I-907), USCIS guarantees a response within 15 business days.
Processing times can change, so it is recommended to check the USCIS processing times page for current estimates.
Which U.S. work visas allow dual intent?
Dual intent means you can hold a temporary visa and pursue a green card at the same time without raising questions about your intent to leave. The H-1B and L-1A clearly allow dual intent, which is why they're popular starting points for a longer plan.
The O-1 is treated flexibly in practice, while the TN and E-2 are tied more closely to temporary stay, so a green card plan on those needs careful documentation.
How long does the H-1B1 process take?
The LCA usually takes about 7 business days. After that, timing depends on consular appointment availability in your country, and the whole process often takes a few weeks.
Can I represent myself instead of using Form G-28?
Yes. You are always allowed to represent yourself before USCIS.
Form G-28 is only necessary when you want a licensed attorney or accredited representative to act on your behalf.
If you choose to handle your own visa process, USCIS will communicate directly with you.
However, for complex petitions or cases involving RFEs, many foreign nationals find that working with an immigration attorney leads to better outcomes.
Does the H-1B1 visa require sponsorship?
Yes. A U.S. employer has to offer you the job, file the Labor Condition Application and pay at least the prevailing wage.
It's simpler than H-1B sponsorship: there's no registration, no lottery, and no I-129 petition when you apply at a consulate.
FREE CALL
Talk to an H-1B1 immigration attorney
Schedule a free call:
- Free consultation with an experienced H-1B1 immigration lawyer
- Honest assessment of your H-1B1 eligibility
- Clear timeline and cost estimate for your case
- Walk away with an action plan: whether you go ahead with us, start your LCA, or look at other visas.