Visa Lawyer Blog
So the race for H1b Visas is on. As of October 28, 2011, USCIS received approximately 49,200 H-1B petitions counting towards the congressionally mandated 65,000 limit. USCIS also confirmed that it has received approximately 20,000 H-1B petitions for employees with advanced degrees from U.S. colleges and universities.
The annual limit on H-1B petitions in the advanced degree category is 20,000. Accordingly, USCIS is still accepting H-1B petitions under the general cap. Employees with advanced degrees from U.S. colleges and universities may still apply under the general cap.
The H-1B numbers are being used at a faster rate this year than they were last year. In October 2010, USCIS had received approximately 45,600 H-1B petitions counting towards the congressionally mandated 65,000 limit and approximately 16,700 H-1B petitions for employees with advanced degrees from U.S. colleges and universities.
If you want to get your H1B visa this year, now is the time to file. Contact us if you need to get it done fast.