USCIS has suspended the requirement

USCIS has suspended the requirement that H-1B, H-1B1, L, O-1A petitioners complete the export controls/ITAR questions on the I-129 form until February 20, 2011.

USCIS to publish proposed rule for U.S. employers seeking to file H-1B petitions

USCIS to publish proposed rule to establish a mandatory, Internet-based, electronic registration process for U.S. employers seeking to file H-1B petitions for workers that are subject to either the 65,000 or 20,000 annual numerical limitations.

What is H-1B Visa?

The H-1B Visa – Avvo.com http://ping.fm/v7QdX

H-1B Cap Count for FY2011

USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 7/30/10, approximately 27,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 11,600 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.

USCIS updated its FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions

USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted.  As of 7/23/10, approximately 26,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 11,300 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.

USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions

USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 7/9/10, approximately 24,800 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 10,600 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees. .

H-1B Program helps the U.S. Economy

H-1B Program helps the U.S. Economy Question: I have heard various conflicting things about the H-1B Program. Some say it hurts the U.S. economy and others say it helps. Can you let me know your thoughts on the H-1B program? Answer: The H-1B Program is limited to alien workers filling positions in “specialty occupations” for [...]

USCIS Annual Report on Characteristics of Specialty Occupation Workers (H-1B)

DHS issued the USCIS Annual Report on Characteristics of Specialty Occupation Workers (H-1B) for Fiscal Year 2009 to Congress. The report includes information on countries of origin, occupations, education levels, and compensation paid to H-1B beneficiaries.

USCIS receipted 22,200 H-1B petitions for the FY 2011

USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 06/11/10, approximately 22,200 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 9,400 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.

H-1B Cap-Gap Is a lifesaver for Many

Extension of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) and F-1 Status for Eligible Students under the H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker Petition Cap-Gap Regulations Q: Just what is without a doubt the Specialty Worker Petition cap? A: The cap is without a doubt the congressionally-mandated limit about the amount associated with folks that may be granted initial [...]

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