### Question
How does the law define H–1B-dependent employer?


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

> an employer that—


(i)(I) has 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees who are employed in the United States

#### 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**

