The H-1B1 non-immigrant classification (for Chileans) is available to certain otherwise admissiblep persons who do not possess a post-secondary degree or its equivalent, but who will engage in the professions of: (a) Agricultural Managers, (b) Physical Therapists, (c) Disaster Relief Claims Adjusters, (d) or certain Management Consultants who hold a degree in other than their specialty area who present alternative documentation reflecting a combination of specialized training and 3 years experience.

Note, however, that only spouses and children of H-1B1 work visa holders are eligible for derivative visas. Parents and other family members are NOT eligible for H4 visas.

The H-1B1 is a special visa for citizens of Chile only. It is similar to an H-1B visa.

For admission into the United States in a specialty occupation, an individual must meet the academic and occupational requirements. While the requirements for classification as an H-1B include licensure, requirements for classification as an H-1B1 nonimmigrant professional do not include licensure. Licensure to practice a given profession in the United States is a post-entry requirement subject to enforcement by the appropriate state or other sub-federal authority.

Yes. A national of Chile, currently admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant in a category eligible to change nonimmigrant status, may apply to change to H-1B1 nonimmigrant status. Note that the applicant must be in the U.S. in a nonimmigrant category which is eligible to change nonimmigrant status, of course.

Many foreign programmers, and other professionals, who would like to work for YouTube and Google wonder whether YouTube and Google sponsor individuals for H-1B visas. As you can see from the following chart, Google does indeed sponsor H-1B workers. Therefore, after the acquisition of YouTube by Google, Google will likely continue to sponsor individuals for H-1B visas provided that the H-1B quota, established by the U.S. government, has not run out.