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B-1 In Lieu of H-1 Visa
The H-1 quota cuts down 50% or more applications each year. Legally, employees of foreign companies or entities can try and obtain B-1 visa in lieu of H-1 visas as long as they fulfill the following criteria outlined by the US Department of State.
Each intended B-1 (in lieu of H-1) entrant must:
1. Hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor's degree
2. Plan to perform H-1B-caliber work or training
USCIS Processing Time as of 04/18/2017
USCIS generally process cases in the order they receive them. The link below provides you an estimate of how much time the office handling your case currently takes to process your type of application, petition, or request.