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H1B 2010 : No update on H1B Cap Exhaustion yet !(19th Apr, 2009)
There has been no update since the 9th April 2009 news release by USCIS indicating whether H1B cap limits have been reached for FY 2010 yet or not.
As per 9th April notification, about 42000 applications have been received. So it appears, the cap limits haven’t been reached yet, even after almost 19 days in April.
Last two years (in 2007(H1B2008) and 2008(H1B 2009)) quota has been reached on day 1 itself. This is quite expected. As I said earlier, I would be surprised even if the cap limits are reached. If any firm is planning to apply, they would have applied on day 1 itself knowing what happened in the last two years. If they hadn’t applied yet, most probably they won’t.
May be once Economy picks up or knowing the news that this year it won’t be a lottery, some firms may still look at H1B option. But otherwise, I guess, this is it.
H1B 2009 : H1B Visas Could Double or Triple for 2008
Following Microsoft Chairman Bill Gate’s testimony before the house of representatives, I learnt that two new bills have been submitted that could increase number of H1B visas to double (Gabrielle Giffords Bill) or triple(Lamar Smith bill) for fiscal year 2008, if they could pass.
A bill introduced last week by U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords would double the number of H-1B visas that allow immigrants to legally work in the United States.
The Tucson Democrat’s bill, known as the Innovation Employment Act, calls for increasing the limit of H-1B visas from 65,000 a year to 130,000 a year. The bill also would eliminate a 20,000-a-year cap on visas for foreign graduate or doctoral-program graduates who study science, technology, engineering or math.
Another bill submitted by U.S. Rep. Lamar Smith, R-Texas, would expand the annual visa limit even further to 195,000 for fiscal years 2008 and 2009.
Source: Giffords for Congress » Blog Archive » Immigrant-worker visas could double if new bill passes
Read the Innovation Employment Act Bill at Library of Congress
Thought Garage Tops Google Search for H1B 2009 – Encore!
Last year, Thought Garage topped Google Search for "H1B 2008". And this year, Thought Garage did it again. Thought Garage topped Google results for H1B 2009.
When you search for H1B 2009 on Google, Thought Garage appears on the top with the post I have written on 24th January
Thought Garage » H1B 2009: Will ‘2007 H1B Rush’ repeat in 2008?
In this post, I have analyzed whether the same rush continue in 2008 for H1B 2009 and many readers sent emails thanking for a great analysis without distorting or exaggerating the whole H1B story.
As I mentioned last year, there is no reason for my blog to appear at the top of Google search results for information regarding H1B visas, without your turning to my blog to get the updates and sharing your experiences for the benefit of other guests. I understand for some of you, getting a H1B and working in US will be a turning point in your careers and I am quite thrilled that you considered Thought Garage as one of your sources of information
A Big Thank You to all my readers.
Again, as I mentioned earlier, I could not answer all questions asked by you on posts concerned with H1B 2009 Visa process, particularly certain legal aspects. But I am sure that I shared my experiences that might provide you with some pointers.
I understand that many of you are still considering the option of H1B to come to US to work despite the tough economy, I wish all of you All the Best. I will post any updates as and when available.
Thank you all, once again.
