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08-12 09:50 AM
H-1B visas are work visas that allow foreign nationals to temporarily work in the United States for a U.S. employer. A U.S. employer may petition a foreign national under the H-1B classification which specifically applies to individuals in a “specialty occupation." A specialty occupation has three requirements. First, an individual must have a bachelor’s degree or higher degree or its equivalent for the particular position. Second, the degree must be common in the industry among similar organizations. Third, the employer must normally require a degree or equivalent; or the nature of the specific duties is so specialized and complex that knowledge required to perform the duties is usually associated with attainment of the degree.
Individuals with H-1B visas are allowed to work in the United States for up to six years, but visas are granted in three-year increments. In some cases, the H-1B visas may be extended for more than six years. If the individual is in the United States, a change of status to an H-1B is filed in the United States. If the individual is outside the United States, upon approval of the petition, the individual must apply for an H-1B visa at the U.S. consulate. There are only 65,000 H-1B visas issued per year.
The beginning of the fiscal year for 2010 is October 1, 2009. Employers may begin filing their petitions six months prior to the start date of employment but the individuals cannot start their jobs until October 1.
It is vital for those individuals wishing to work in the United States to begin preparing their H-1B paperwork before the cap is reached. As of August 7, 2009, approximately 44,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and counted towards the cap. Please call us at 214-999-9999 if you would like to begin the H-1B process. The H-1B cap-subject count is available at the USCIS Web site (http://www.uscis.gov).
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Individuals with H-1B visas are allowed to work in the United States for up to six years, but visas are granted in three-year increments. In some cases, the H-1B visas may be extended for more than six years. If the individual is in the United States, a change of status to an H-1B is filed in the United States. If the individual is outside the United States, upon approval of the petition, the individual must apply for an H-1B visa at the U.S. consulate. There are only 65,000 H-1B visas issued per year.
The beginning of the fiscal year for 2010 is October 1, 2009. Employers may begin filing their petitions six months prior to the start date of employment but the individuals cannot start their jobs until October 1.
It is vital for those individuals wishing to work in the United States to begin preparing their H-1B paperwork before the cap is reached. As of August 7, 2009, approximately 44,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been received by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and counted towards the cap. Please call us at 214-999-9999 if you would like to begin the H-1B process. The H-1B cap-subject count is available at the USCIS Web site (http://www.uscis.gov).
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Rocky4884
05-26 04:41 PM
Thanks & appreciate your prompt response...
INSpector
07-24 08:44 PM
We filed 485 on Jul 2nd. So far no receipt yet.:(
My wife's F1 status is going to expire in Aug. She needs to change her status to H4 now. Will the status change have any negative influence on our 485 application? Do we need to send some amendment regarding the COS?
Btw, which center she needs to send COS this time?:D :D Thanks a lot.
In a memo posted by the USCIS (in the press room tab) appears a notice where they say that receipts of july filers will be delivered by August 1st.
Keep waiting
My wife's F1 status is going to expire in Aug. She needs to change her status to H4 now. Will the status change have any negative influence on our 485 application? Do we need to send some amendment regarding the COS?
Btw, which center she needs to send COS this time?:D :D Thanks a lot.
In a memo posted by the USCIS (in the press room tab) appears a notice where they say that receipts of july filers will be delivered by August 1st.
Keep waiting
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08-09 10:40 PM
We recently assisted a client from Johannesburg, South Africa, regarding an H-1B specialty occupation visa. He was approved for an H-1B visa, but in order for our client to enter the United States, he must obtain an H-1B visa in his passport. Because the chances of visa issuance vary greatly depending on documentation and individual circumstances, we suggested that he go to the interview at the U.S. consulate very well prepared. We told him to take a certified copy of his entire H-1B package that was filed with the Immigration Service, along with his Form I-797 Approval Notice. We also suggested that he take original birth certificates, marriage certificate, and proof of financial support. He attended the interview this morning and his experience at the U.S. consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa was documented as follows.
“My wife, myself and our son had our interview at the U.S. Consulate here in Johannesburg this morning, at 9:00am. We duly arrived at 8:30am, had our relevant DS documents checked at the door, took a number, and waited for the “call.” At promptly 9:00am we were called to a booth, where our fingerprints were taken, the DS forms checked with the original I-797 form, and then told to go and sit down again. 10 minutes later, we went back to the booth, had our fingerprints taken again, and that was it. All visas approved, and to pay DHL the delivery costs. No questions asked, no documents asked for, no requirement of proof of copies of documents, nothing. All in all a painless and easy task.”
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“My wife, myself and our son had our interview at the U.S. Consulate here in Johannesburg this morning, at 9:00am. We duly arrived at 8:30am, had our relevant DS documents checked at the door, took a number, and waited for the “call.” At promptly 9:00am we were called to a booth, where our fingerprints were taken, the DS forms checked with the original I-797 form, and then told to go and sit down again. 10 minutes later, we went back to the booth, had our fingerprints taken again, and that was it. All visas approved, and to pay DHL the delivery costs. No questions asked, no documents asked for, no requirement of proof of copies of documents, nothing. All in all a painless and easy task.”
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06-23 12:50 AM
The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act (ACWIA), imposes annual reporting requirements on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) concerning the countries of origin and occupations of, educational levels attained by, and compensation paid to, aliens who were issued visas or otherwise provided nonimmigrant status under H1B Visas (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) during the previous fiscal year.
Here are some highlights from the report submitted by USCIS earlier this year:
� The number of H-l B petitions (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) filed decreased 15 percent from 288,764 in Fiscal Year
2008 to 246,647 in Fiscal Year 2009.
� The number of H1B petitions approved decreased 22 percent from 276,252 in Fiscal
Year 2008 to 214,271 in Fiscal Year 2009.
� Approximately 48 percent of all H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for
workers born in India.
� Two-thirds of H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for workers between the
ages of25 and 34.
� Forty-one percent of H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for workers with
a bachelor's degree, 40 percent had a master's degree, 13 percent had a doctorate, and 6
percent were for workers with a professional degree.
� About 41 percent of H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for workers in
computer-related occupations.
� The median salary of beneficiaries of approved petitions increased to $64,000 in Fiscal
Year 2009, $4,000 more than in Fiscal Year 2008.
Pretty interesting information, we hope that things will improve as our economy continues to recover.
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Here are some highlights from the report submitted by USCIS earlier this year:
� The number of H-l B petitions (http://www.h1b.biz/lawyer-attorney-1137085.html) filed decreased 15 percent from 288,764 in Fiscal Year
2008 to 246,647 in Fiscal Year 2009.
� The number of H1B petitions approved decreased 22 percent from 276,252 in Fiscal
Year 2008 to 214,271 in Fiscal Year 2009.
� Approximately 48 percent of all H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for
workers born in India.
� Two-thirds of H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for workers between the
ages of25 and 34.
� Forty-one percent of H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for workers with
a bachelor's degree, 40 percent had a master's degree, 13 percent had a doctorate, and 6
percent were for workers with a professional degree.
� About 41 percent of H1B petitions approved in Fiscal Year 2009 were for workers in
computer-related occupations.
� The median salary of beneficiaries of approved petitions increased to $64,000 in Fiscal
Year 2009, $4,000 more than in Fiscal Year 2008.
Pretty interesting information, we hope that things will improve as our economy continues to recover.
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03-04 08:14 PM
PLEASE FILL YOUR PROFILE COMPLETELY.
Now your answers:
1. ................ Yes just H1B xfer, they will extend it upto max of 3 more years.
2. ..................Normally they ask for recent paystubs, but if it is within last 1-2 months it sails through well, w/o triggering RFE. Best option is to do H1b Tranfer under premium processing mode, that way in just few weeks you would know where you stand.
3. ........................ either F1 or H4 or Visitor visa.
Now your answers:
1. ................ Yes just H1B xfer, they will extend it upto max of 3 more years.
2. ..................Normally they ask for recent paystubs, but if it is within last 1-2 months it sails through well, w/o triggering RFE. Best option is to do H1b Tranfer under premium processing mode, that way in just few weeks you would know where you stand.
3. ........................ either F1 or H4 or Visitor visa.
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http://www.nysun.com/article/27801
McCain Plans a Visit To Rally For Immigration Reform Plan
By DANIELA GERSON - Staff Reporter of the NY Sun
February 17, 2006
A Republican senator is coming to New York to rally support for an immigration reform plan that is winning many fans in immigrant circles. He'll likely arrive before New York's Democratic senators even take a public stance on the divisive issue.
Senator McCain, a Republican of Arizona who will likely run for president in 2008, will headline a town hall meeting and rally for immigration reform expected to attract 1,000 people to Lower Manhattan on February 27. The evening will be an opportunity for him to push the bipartisan bill he is sponsoring with Senator Kennedy, a Democrat of Massachusetts.
McCain Plans a Visit To Rally For Immigration Reform Plan
By DANIELA GERSON - Staff Reporter of the NY Sun
February 17, 2006
A Republican senator is coming to New York to rally support for an immigration reform plan that is winning many fans in immigrant circles. He'll likely arrive before New York's Democratic senators even take a public stance on the divisive issue.
Senator McCain, a Republican of Arizona who will likely run for president in 2008, will headline a town hall meeting and rally for immigration reform expected to attract 1,000 people to Lower Manhattan on February 27. The evening will be an opportunity for him to push the bipartisan bill he is sponsoring with Senator Kennedy, a Democrat of Massachusetts.
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j751
01-02 07:45 PM
Does anybody know if premium processing for I-140 has been reinstated? and can one upgrade to premium processing after it's been filed? Also, does anyone know what's the current wait for NSC. My PD is July 26 2007. Thanks
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imv116
03-08 01:35 AM
Political scene and policy making is mostly based on vote and voice more then TRUE reform. Always, be it India or USA.
Immigration-Voice is primarily for legal immigrants. Even though we input substantial economic value to the society, and to the fate of all of us the small legal/skilled people immigration reform is tied to the big CIR.
What I want to propose is to talking to other lobbing groups and immigrant associations.
Irish, Spanish etc... Today in the news the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR) made a big show and seems like they have got lot attention. Form senator Clinton to one time Irish Kennedy all spoke for Irish and CIR.
Also, Immigration voice is primarily supported by Indians and few other people from other nationalities.
In addition, I being an Indian like to propose bringing more attention and contributions to the situation by talking to local and north American Indian associations both professional and cultural.
To name a few...
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Telugu Association of North America
American Telugu Association
FOGANA - Federation of Gujarati Associations of North America
Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America etc..
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Immigration-Voice is primarily for legal immigrants. Even though we input substantial economic value to the society, and to the fate of all of us the small legal/skilled people immigration reform is tied to the big CIR.
What I want to propose is to talking to other lobbing groups and immigrant associations.
Irish, Spanish etc... Today in the news the Irish Lobby for Immigration Reform (ILIR) made a big show and seems like they have got lot attention. Form senator Clinton to one time Irish Kennedy all spoke for Irish and CIR.
Also, Immigration voice is primarily supported by Indians and few other people from other nationalities.
In addition, I being an Indian like to propose bringing more attention and contributions to the situation by talking to local and north American Indian associations both professional and cultural.
To name a few...
American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
Telugu Association of North America
American Telugu Association
FOGANA - Federation of Gujarati Associations of North America
Federation of Tamil Sangams of North America etc..
-The 116
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CADude
08-22 11:57 PM
Please consult qualified attorney.
I've recently filed my 485.
In my labor and I140 I have my job title as ' Data ware house architect'.
My H1 says 'Programmer Analyst'. So while applying my 485 I menationed my current occupation as 'Programmer Analyst', which is different from what my labor and 140 says.Will this create any problem?
Please advise.
I've recently filed my 485.
In my labor and I140 I have my job title as ' Data ware house architect'.
My H1 says 'Programmer Analyst'. So while applying my 485 I menationed my current occupation as 'Programmer Analyst', which is different from what my labor and 140 says.Will this create any problem?
Please advise.
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10-18 06:56 PM
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chanduv23
03-01 07:13 AM
Hi,
My attorney filed for H1B extension.
Unfortunately, by mistake LCA stating dates from 07/31/2007 to 07/30/2010.
but I am only qualify upto 06/30/2010 as per 6 year H1B limit.
Atty, told me that 1-129 going to file upto 06/30/2010.
Is it o.k.
I will appreciate your input!
Thank you
You can file an amendment. Mistakes is so common at USCIS.
If you dont want to, I think you can recapture your unused time on h1b and get h1b for extended period based on time not in the US. Check with attorney and see if you can get h1b extension for all the time you were not in US.
My attorney filed for H1B extension.
Unfortunately, by mistake LCA stating dates from 07/31/2007 to 07/30/2010.
but I am only qualify upto 06/30/2010 as per 6 year H1B limit.
Atty, told me that 1-129 going to file upto 06/30/2010.
Is it o.k.
I will appreciate your input!
Thank you
You can file an amendment. Mistakes is so common at USCIS.
If you dont want to, I think you can recapture your unused time on h1b and get h1b for extended period based on time not in the US. Check with attorney and see if you can get h1b extension for all the time you were not in US.
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problem2010
01-05 12:27 PM
I am currently on H1-B, however, I was not staffed on any project and hence was not paid for the past one year and two months. Now I want to apply for a change of status to H4 and found that I may need to provide recent pay stubs for 2-3 months. I was not aware of the rule that in such case one should file a COS within 180 days of H1-B activation. I spoke to my employer about this and he asked me to file for a COS without submitting any pay stubs. In case a RFE comes asking for pay stubs etc, he said we would provide a letter stating that due to personal family problems and relocation problems I was not able to join any project.
In fact my employer informed me that there were 5 other employees who had the same case recently. All of them had applied for a change of status without any pay stubs and only one of them got an RFE and the above stated letter was sufficient for the RFE response and the COS was subsequently successful.
I wanted to get advice for the best course of action for filing my Change of Status.
In fact my employer informed me that there were 5 other employees who had the same case recently. All of them had applied for a change of status without any pay stubs and only one of them got an RFE and the above stated letter was sufficient for the RFE response and the COS was subsequently successful.
I wanted to get advice for the best course of action for filing my Change of Status.
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msandhu
09-11 10:12 AM
I think you should apply for H1 extensions about 6 months in advance even if u have applied for AOS. Your driver license might also expire with your H1-b and to renew your license you will need approved H1-Extension. Also just in case something goes wrong with your AOS application and it gets denied, you might be out of status.
I would strongly suggest that you apply for H1-Extension well in advance just to be on safe side.
Regards
Mandeep
I would strongly suggest that you apply for H1-Extension well in advance just to be on safe side.
Regards
Mandeep
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10-16 07:28 PM
You can take FP test at any location in United States. Just make sure that you go to the nearest location at the time mentioned in the notice. I had an appointment at the Oakland office but I went to the San Jose office and they let me do the FP test there. I had gone to them the previous day to confirm whether I can take FP test at their office and that's when they told me that I can go to any office in US.
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sanju_dba
05-06 11:02 AM
Hi All,
I need to travel urgently to India due to some family issue and my EAD is expiring in Aug 2010. I need to apply for my renewal before I fly out this Sunday since I will have to be in India for 30 days. Can I e file my application from here and send the supporting documentation by Saturday? If so, I want to make sure that if for some reason, I get a biometrics appt., while in India, how can I postpone it? and also there won't be any issues with my EAD renewal app since I will be India and My I 94 will change once I am back.
Thanks for all your responses.....
I think it should be OK!
-> i guess there is a provision to delay your FP if it arrives for any reason, any of your representative here can scan and let u see the contents , there will be a phone to call and postpone.
-> if you are C9 category ( 485 in EB category ) , you donot need i94 number , you need alien number.
I need to travel urgently to India due to some family issue and my EAD is expiring in Aug 2010. I need to apply for my renewal before I fly out this Sunday since I will have to be in India for 30 days. Can I e file my application from here and send the supporting documentation by Saturday? If so, I want to make sure that if for some reason, I get a biometrics appt., while in India, how can I postpone it? and also there won't be any issues with my EAD renewal app since I will be India and My I 94 will change once I am back.
Thanks for all your responses.....
I think it should be OK!
-> i guess there is a provision to delay your FP if it arrives for any reason, any of your representative here can scan and let u see the contents , there will be a phone to call and postpone.
-> if you are C9 category ( 485 in EB category ) , you donot need i94 number , you need alien number.
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chirayu547
10-08 11:56 PM
Hello,
First of all, I really appreciate your efforts to help people in their immigration issues.
Currently, I am on H4 visa. Recently, I was offered employment and got my H1B approved.
But, my new I797 approval notice does not contain I-94 part.
Do we need to apply for Change of Status from H4 to H1B now while I remain in US? Do I need to do it or my employer needs to do it?
I would really appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Dhans
First of all, I really appreciate your efforts to help people in their immigration issues.
Currently, I am on H4 visa. Recently, I was offered employment and got my H1B approved.
But, my new I797 approval notice does not contain I-94 part.
Do we need to apply for Change of Status from H4 to H1B now while I remain in US? Do I need to do it or my employer needs to do it?
I would really appreciate your help.
Thanks,
Dhans
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