Immigration Update - Ein Service von CKLA
January 23, 2004
H1-B Visa Cap
Effective October
2003, the previous cap of 195,000 for H1-B visas per fiscal year was
reduced to 65,000. What that means for you, if this is your first
H1-B visa petition, is that you need to file as soon as possible since
the cap could be reached by mid fiscal year in February/March 2004.
It is definitely recommended that "Premium Processing" to expedite the case
(extra $1000 fee) may therefore be the best way to go, especially as the cap
cutoff date approaches. This cap applies ONLY to new employment H1-B petitions
and does not affect renewals of existing H visas whether they be for
the same or a new employer. The cap is therefore not an issue for
individuals already here in H Visa status. Hopefully if the economy improves
and there is a shortage of workers in any field for which the H1-B is appropriate,
the numbers will again be increased by Congress. The fate of the US
economy depends on having the best talent worldwide available to ensure that
our economy prospers and grows.
If you have a question regarding this paragraph or any other immigration issue,
please feel free to contact us!
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