Immigration News

H-1B Cap Update

June 24, 2009

USCIS just announced that as of June 19th, approximately 44,500 H-1B cap-subject petitions have been filed (in addition to the approximately 20,000 petitions qualifying for the advanced degree cap exemption).

This indicates the number of new H-1B cases filed against the "regular" H-1B cap over the past week merely went up by 100 (from 44,400 to 44,500).

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(1/21/2010)
San Mateo Executive Prosecuted for Visa Violations

(1/20/2010)
CBP Reminds US-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Program Countries to Complete Online Travel Authorization

(1/15/2010)
Important News: USCIS Requiring Proof of "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions

(1/11/2010)
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(12/22/2009)
H-1B Cap Update - CAP REACHED

(12/15/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 62,900 as of 12/11/09 - Up Another 1,800 from 12/04/09

(12/9/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 61,100 as of 12/04/09 - Up Another 2,200 from last count on 11/27/09

(12/1/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 58,900 as of 11/27/09 - Up Another 2,000 from last count on 11/20/09

(11/24/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 56,900 as of 11/20/09 - Up Another 1,300 from last count on 11/13/09

(11/20/2009)
The 3 Types of Onsite Visits & ICE Issues Notices of Inspection to 1,000 Employers

(11/18/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 55,600 as of 11/13/09 - Up Another 900 from last count on 11/6/09

(11/17/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 54,700 as of November 6, 2009 (Up 900 from October 30, 2009)

(11/3/2009)
More DOL Audits To Come

(11/3/2009)
USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B Usage

(10/1/2009)
Change in Policy on Deferred Inspection of Legal Permanent Residents