USCIS released the weekly FY2011 information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of December 24, 2010, USCIS has received approximately 55,800 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap (an increase of 1,900 over the last week). Also, as of December 24, the U.S. Masters cap (with its 20,000 limit) has [...]
USCIS published a notice in the Federal Register with proposed changes to Form I-129 which is used for H-1B, L-1, TN, among other visa type filings. Please see the DRAFT proposed Form I-129 (and draft instructions). The proposed changes are significant and are likely to impact most, if not all, employers who file Form I-129. [...]
USCIS released updated information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of Friday, September 18, USCIS has received approximately 46,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap. USCIS will continue to accept petitions subject to the general cap. Additionally, USCIS has received approximately 20,000 petitions for aliens with advanced degrees; however, [...]