Find an employer willing to sponsor your H-1B visa and file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the Department of Labor.

Make sure your job qualifies as a “specialty occupation” this usually means the position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in a specific field.

Your employer must file Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker) with USCIS.

Apply during the H-1B lottery window. The registration period is typically in March, and selected applicants can file petitions starting April 1.

To change from L-1 to H-1B, your employer must file an H-1B petition during the annual cap season. Consult an immigration attorney for guidance.