April 1, 2010 is the H-1B filing date!
March 30th, 2010 § Leave a Comment
It's that time of the year again. As the clock ticks down, the filing date for the H-1B Visa - April 1, 2010 - is approaching quickly.
No, it’s not an April Fool’s Day joke. The 2010 H-1B Visa filing date is approaching quickly: April 1, 2010. With only 65,000 available, the H-1B Visa is the most sought-after visa, and sponsoring employers should act immediately.
The H-1B Visa:
- A non-immigrant visa that allow U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in “specialty occupations”.
- The “specialty occupation” requires theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge and attainment of at least a bachelor’s degree (or the foreign equivalent) and state licensure (if required to practice).
- For an employer’s petition (sponsorship) of an H-1B nonimmigrant to be approved, the specialty worker’s credentials must match the needs of the position to be filled within the specialty occupation.
- According to immigration laws, the earliest possible date that an employer may file an H-1B petition for the next fiscal year’s cap is April 1, for an October 1 employment start date.
Read more about the H-1B Visa.
Obtaining an H-1B Visa has become increasingly difficult, and planning a well-timed filing is essential. Employers in quest of petitioning foreign workers for H-1Bs should seek professional assistance from an experienced law firm.
GoffWilson has been assisting immigrants and employers for 30 years. We welcome your inquiries pertaining to H-1B Visas or any other immigration matter. Click here to contact GoffWilson, or call 603.228.1277.
