### Question
How does IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY define H–1B nonimmigrant?


### Answer
Under *8 U.S.C. § 1182*, **H–1B nonimmigrant** is defined as:

> an alien admitted or provided status as a nonimmigrant described in section 1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part II-Admission Qualifications for Aliens; Travel Control of Citizens and Aliens**

