H-1B Cap Reached in One Week

H-1B workers – The quota of 85,000 H-1B applications for fiscal year 2015 was reached in the first week petitions could be filed. New applications can’t be filed until April 1, 2016 by for-profit institutions. Some research and other not-for-profit institutions are exempt from the quota and these employers can apply at any time during the year. Extensions and changes can also be filed at any time. The H-1B does not lead to a green card; it’s a non-immigrant visa which means there’s a time limit on it, normally 3 years. This can be extended and the employer may also apply for a separate green card for you once you’re working for them in the U.S. That’s another lengthy process.

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