Professional mobility pathway

H1B1 Chile:
a targeted professional route.

H1B1 is one pathway JAQ employers may consider for qualifying Chilean professionals in specialty occupations. It is not JAQ's only workforce solution.

1,400annual H1B1 allocation for Chilean nationals
No H-1B lotteryH1B1 has its own treaty-based allocation
18 monthscurrent Chile reciprocity schedule for visa validity; employment periods are governed separately

General information only. Rules and consular practice can change; employers and candidates should confirm current requirements with authorized counsel and official U.S. sources.

Core concept

The job must be a specialty occupation.

H1B1 generally applies when the U.S. position requires the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge and the candidate has the appropriate professional education or equivalent qualifications.

GeologyMining engineeringMetallurgyEnvironmentalEngineeringOther qualifying specialties
Employer obligations matter

The U.S. employer is responsible for the Labor Condition Application, required wage, working conditions and other employer-controlled compliance steps.

JAQ's role

We source, screen and coordinate candidates. Licensed U.S. immigration counsel determines eligibility, legal strategy and filings.

Typical workflow

Recruitment and immigration move in parallel.

  1. 01Employer defines the role

    Duties, degree field, worksite, salary, schedule and conditions.

  2. 02JAQ builds the shortlist

    Education, experience, English, references and relocation readiness.

  3. 03Employer selects

    The employer controls interviews, decisions and employment terms.

  4. 04Counsel / employer process

    LCA and consular strategy are handled by the employer and authorized legal professionals.

Employer inquiry

Have a professional role that may fit H1B1?

info@jaqminerals.com