H-1B Cap Update – September 24, 2010

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Sep 30, 2010 in H1B Visas, News | 0 comments The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) updated its H-1B cap count on September 24, 2010.   Here are the most recent cap numbers: Regular H-1B Cap:  39,600 U.S. Masters H-1B Cap: 14,400 The H-1B numbers continue to move very slowly but has recently picked up some pace. Visit www.bashyamspiro.com for further...
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Why 2K? The Senate Bill on H1B Filing Fees

Posted by Murali Bashyam on Aug 10, 2010 in H1B Visas, Immigration Reform, News | 0 comments The United States Senate, in a largely bi-partisan vote, passed a bill on August 5, 2010 which, among other things, would impose an additional $2000 filing fee for companies that file H-1B applications on behalf of foreign professional workers.  This filing fee is in addition to the normal H-1B filing fee of $2320 or $1570, depending on the size of the company’s workforce. If you run a...
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