INDUSTRIES — TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE
Technology & Software
H-1B, O-1A, and TN representation for engineers, researchers, and technical specialists across the technology sector.
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
The Technology Workforce and H-1B
The technology sector employs more H-1B workers than any other industry in the United States. It also produces the largest share of H-1B Requests for Evidence, as USCIS scrutinizes whether software and IT roles genuinely require the theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge at the bachelor’s degree level.
The O-1A visa has become an increasingly important alternative for senior engineers, engineering managers, researchers, and technical executives who can document extraordinary achievement. Without the cap and lottery constraints of H-1B, O-1A provides more certainty for highly qualified candidates.
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Last updated: May 13, 2026