Can I have an H-1B for part-time work?

Yes. The H-1B does not require the position to be full-time: a part-time role can serve as the basis for a petition, as long as it continues to meet the category’s requirements. What matters is not the number of hours worked, but whether the position qualifies as a specialty occupation and whether the employer fulfills its obligations.

In practice, this means the sponsoring employer must demonstrate that the role requires specialized knowledge and must file a Labor Condition Application (LCA) reflecting the salary and working conditions appropriate for a part-time arrangement. The wage commitment and all other conditions must accurately reflect the reduced schedule.

• A reduced work schedule does not, on its own, disqualify the petition.
• The position must still constitute a specialty occupation.
• The LCA and the stated salary must correspond to the part-time arrangement.

Since each petition is evaluated individually, it is worth confirming current requirements with USCIS and reviewing the specific arrangement with a specialist before filing, to ensure that the schedule and conditions are properly documented.

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