Current H1B petitions stand at 45,700.
Printed from USCIS website: As of May 22, 2009, approximately 45,700 H-1B cap-subject petitions and approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption had been filed. USCIS will[…]
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May 18, 2009 H-1B Cap Count- Now at 45,500
On May 18, 2009 USCIS updated the count of H-1B petitions received and counted towards the H-1B cap on the USCIS website. As of May 18, 2009, approximately 45,500 H-1B[…]
USCIS reports 45,000 H1b petitions received as of May 4th, 2009
USCIS reported that 45,000 H1b petitions were received as of May 4th, 2009. If anyone is looking for H1b visas, there is still time to file.
USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Reprinted from USCIS website, which was posted on April 27, 2009: —U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced an updated number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal[…]
Addressing Employment-Based Visa Wait Times
Reprinted from Homeland Security Leadership Journal: There have been a lot of comments and questions received from readers about employment-based petitions and related applications for adjustment to lawful permanent residence.[…]
USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
USCIS has updated that only 42,000 petitions were received. Hopefully this means people will have a better chance of being successful at getting a new H1b visa, rather than be[…]
AILA Discusses How H-1Bs Reflect the Economic Conditions
AILA discusses how the adverse economy has impacted the H1b application process. It was already predicted that the cap would not be reached this year. However, I am not sure[…]
USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2010 H-1B Petitions
USCIS confirmed today that the H1b cap was not met in the first five days. They will continue to accept petitions until the cap is met. Please read below for[…]
Microsoft Discusses H1b Visas
Microsoft General Counsel, Brad Smith, discusses the need for H1b visas: Every year around this time, there is a vigorous discussion of immigration issues. That’s because early April is the[…]
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program Extended
The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to receive legal permanent residence in the United States. The minimum amount required for this program is $500,000. The program was to be cancelled. […]