How to apply H1B visa?

[coxavalga]

Hi everyone! I need some advice. My brother has a B2 visa, he came here 1 month ago. Then, one agency offer him a job, as a Personal Assistant/caregiver/or medical assistant. Is it possible for him to get a H1B visa? how to process that? someone told me that I need a laywer for assistant to change status? I am confused. please I need expert advice. Thank you.

 

[Triple Citizen]

Employers, not employees, initiate the H-1B process.

 

[coxavalga]

thanks triple! how can we do that? do we have to retain a lawyer for this matter to process H1B from B2? thanks!

 

[TheRealCanadian]

thanks triple! how can we do that? do we have to retain a lawyer for this matter to process H1B from B2? thanks!

The first step is to wait until March 2008. The 2008 H-1B quota is already full, and he cannot apply for an H-1B until April 2008, to start in October 2008.

 

[Triple Citizen]

The employer may hire an attorney (if they wish), not your brother.

thanks triple! how can we do that? do we have to retain a lawyer for this matter to process H1B from B2? thanks!