Mar
29
Ask Chris: H-1B Credentials
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Q: What is a H1-B specialty occupation?
A: A H-1B Specialty occupation is any occupation that for the most part requires a BA or 12 years experience as the entry requirement into that profession.
Mar
26
Ask Chris: H-1B Renewal
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Q: How many years does the H-1B visa last?
A: The H-1B lasts initially for 3 years but can be extended beyond 6 years if the applicant has a green card application pending. If you’re really lucky, a H-1B employer will also be prepared to sponsor you for your green card and although this could take 4-5 years to complete, your H-1B will cover you until the process is indeed complete.
Mar
26
Ask Chris: H-1B Visa Filing Fees
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Q: How many H1B visas are available annually and how much are the filing fees?
A: The filing fees vary depending on the number of employees the company already hires. If they hire less than 25, then you’re looking at $1,500 in filing fees - if they hire more then the fees would be around $2,250.
Attorney fees would be another $3,500 on top, so its quite expensive - which is why many companies don’t bother. Having said that, all 58,000 H-1B visas that will become available from April 1st will most likely be gone in a matter of weeks - so there are far more people willing to pay the fees than there are visas available.
Mar
6
H1-B Visa Filing Date Announced
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The filing date for the 2007 season of H1-B visas has been announced by the United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS).
USCIS clarified the date in January (08JAN07) during a teleconference with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), following some confusion based on the fact that the first filing day (01APR07) falls on a Sunday.
As a result, cases filed on Saturday (31MAR07) will be accepted as if they were filed on the second day of April (02APR07) while anything filed earlier will be rejected.
To read more about the H1-B visa filing date, click here.
Feb
26
Bush Calls For H1-B Visa Increase
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US president George W Bush is calling for an increase in the number of H1-B visas allocated each year, claiming that it makes “no sense” for America to prevent an Indian scientist to come to the country and contributing to its technological development.
The president also emphasized that any increase in the H1-B quota would only benefit Americans. Read more