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Every year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) accepts a limited number of applications for H-1B visas – the temporary visa that allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty high-tech, medical and managerial positions, such as scientists, engineers and computer programmers. As the economy picks up, especially in these affected industries, the demand for H-1B visas often exceeds supply.
The available slots for H-1B visas is currently capped at 65,000 for foreign workers with bachelor’s degrees and 20,000 for workers holding master’s degrees or higher. If the cap is exceeded during the five-day filing period after April 1, the USCIS uses a computer-generated, random selection process known as a “lottery” to select the appropriate number of petitions. (The 20,000 advanced degree holders are chosen first; after that, those not selected are made part of the 65,000 “general” lottery pool.) As a point of reference, the USCIS obtained almost 124,000 applications for visas in the first five business days in April in 2013.
Due to growing demand for H-1B visas and how quickly the quota is exhausted, it’s essential that you’re prepared. This year’s filing period has passed, but the following guidelines will help ensure you’re fully prepared for the next H-1B visa season:
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