The H1B1 Visa
A visa written into a treaty — reserved for Chile.
The H1B1 was created under the Chile–United States Free Trade Agreement as a bilateral instrument. It sits outside the crowded H-1B lottery and skips the USCIS petition entirely.
Annual quota reserved exclusively for Chilean nationals
Initial validity — renewable annually with no maximum limit
Typical timeline from LCA filing to visa issuance
Timelines and visa durations are indicative and subject to changes in U.S. immigration law and consular practice.
Who qualifies
Chilean professionals in a specialty occupation.
Chilean nationality and a valid Chilean passport.
A bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) directly related to the specialty occupation you will perform in the U.S.
A U.S. employer with a bona fide offer for a specialty-occupation role, willing to sponsor an H1B1 through the Department of Labor Labor Condition Application (ETA-9035).
English proficiency sufficient for the role and the consular interview at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago.
Process
From first call to first day in the U.S.
- 01
Discovery
60-minute confidential intake to map credentials, target specialty occupation, and destination cities.
- 02
Positioning
CV, portfolio, and LinkedIn rebuilt to U.S. hiring standards. Interview coaching in English.
- 03
Sponsorship
Introductions to our network of H1B1-familiar U.S. employers. Bachelor's-level specialty-occupation offer secured.
- 04
LCA & Consular
Employer files the ETA-9035 LCA with the U.S. Department of Labor (≈7 business days). You file the DS-160 and interview at the U.S. Embassy in Santiago.
- 05
Landing
Visa stamped in 7–10 business days after approval. Relocation logistics, arrival concierge, and support for annual LCA renewals.
Estimated processing times and visa validity are subject to changes in U.S. immigration law and consular practice.