U.S. to Permit H-1B Visa Holders to Work for Multiple Employers Starting in 2025

H-1B visa holders in the U.S. have the unique opportunity to work for multiple employers at the same time, unlike in many other countries where workers are limited to one employer.

This flexibility is especially beneficial in fields like technology, engineering, and design, where workers can grow their careers, earn more money, and develop new skills.

This option to work multiple jobs allows professionals to take on different projects, earn higher incomes, and build a wider professional network, opening up more career opportunities and making them more competitive in their fields.

However, to take advantage of this opportunity, H-1B visa holders must meet specific requirements. Each employer must file a separate visa petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

The job must be in a specialty field that requires at least a bachelor’s degree. Workers can be full-time with one employer and part-time with another, or even part-time with several employers, as long as the total work hours comply with the visa terms.

To start working with multiple employers, H-1B workers must first get job offers from these employers. Each employer then needs to file an H-1B petition.

Workers must also submit documents like job offer letters, proof of their education, and proof of their legal status in the U.S.

Once USCIS approves these petitions, workers can start their additional jobs, making sure to follow all visa rules and report any job changes to USCIS.

In 2025, jobs eligible for the H-1B visa include software development, data science, engineering, business analysis, cybersecurity, and healthcare data analysis.

These jobs offer high salaries, making them attractive options for H-1B workers. For example, software developers can earn between $105,000 and $135,000, and pharmacists can earn between $110,000 and $140,000.

The ability to work for multiple employers makes the H-1B visa a valuable option for foreign workers looking to advance their careers in the U.S.

This flexibility helps make the American workforce dynamic and adaptable to various high-demand professions.