### Question
How is the term H–1B nonimmigrant defined?


### Answer
The term **H–1B nonimmigrant** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1182* as the following:

> 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**

