Almost time to file H-1B visa applications
January 20, 2009 by Sam NarisiPosted in: IT staffing, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views
On March 31, companies can start filing petitions for H-1B visas, the document most often used to bring foreign IT workers into the U.S. And if last year is any indication, companies will want to file as soon as they can.
The current cap for H-1B visas is 65,000, with an additional 20,000 available to candidates with a Master’s degree or higher.
Last year, a total of 163,000 applications — including 31,000 for candidates with advanced degrees — were received within the first five days they were accepted.
Experts expect similar numbers this year, so they recommend companies submit their applications on March 31.
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