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H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa News

The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows an international worker in a specialty occupation to come to the U.S. and work. A specialty occupation is one that requires a bachelor's degree or its equivalent in a specific specialty, for example the sciences, medicine, health care, education, biotechnology, computer technology, and business.

H-1B work visas are in high demand because only 65,000 are issued each fiscal year (Oct. 1 - Sept. 30). In addition, each year 6,800 skilled foreign workers from Chile (1,400) and Singapore (5,400) are issued an H-1B1 visa.?? There are also 20,000 H-1B visas available for US Master's Degree holders.

H-1B visas are valid for a three-year period and can be extended for one additional three-year period. After a worker has resided in the U.S. for six continuous years, he or she must leave and remain outside the U.S. for at least one year before another H-1B visa can be issued.

International Recruitment: Managing H-1B and OPT Workforce
Posted by: Gina Giambalvo
January 16, 2009

As most HR professionals who hire internationally know, the H-1B visa category is one of the most useful nonimmigrant options for individuals who will be employed temporarily in the US.  HR professionals are also aware of the annual cap placed on the H-1B visa, and how this cap can close doors to some potential employees.  The annual cap of 65,000 Bachelor’s Degree-holding nonimmigrants and 20,000 Master’s Degree- holding nonimmigrants applies to each fiscal year (October 1st to September 30th). This article provides a brief overview of the ever increasing popularity of H-1B visas, how to identify possible H-1B applicants in your workforce, H-1B alternatives, and how to address gaps in authorized employment and mitigate the risks and liabilities to your organization.

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The H-1B Season is Upon us ... Other Options for H-1B Lottery Losers!
Posted by: Gina Giambalvo
January 09, 2009

We are rapidly approaching the April 1st deadline for the filing for new H-1B visas for the 2009 to 2010 Fiscal Year (FY 09-10). H-1B Petitions for FY 09-10 must be received by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"), Citizenship and Immigration Services ("CIS") on April 1st, 2009. If you do not begin to make preparations as early as possible then you and your prospective H-1B employer will be unable to secure an H-1B (subject to the cap) for the October 1st, 2009 start date.

 

What is your H-1B Back-Up Plan? Look North to Canada.

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About Nachman & Associates, P.C.

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When traditional immigration approaches do not work, our skilled legal team offers many visa options to meet your immigration goals. Please feel free to contact us at any of our seven office locations, and speak to an associate in one of our 15 languages spoken, including: English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Slovak, Czech, Polish, Tagalog, Hindi, Tamil, Italian, Russian, Chinese, and German.

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To meet a growing demand for Canadian immigration from the United States, in 2005 Nachman & Associates formed a Canadian Division, managed by licensed Canadian legal staff. With offices in Montreal, and Toronto, Canada (as well as in New York and New Jersey in the U.S.) our Canadian Division attorneys are in the unique position to assist with cross-border issues.

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Nachman & Associates, P.C. is also proud to announce the formation of a Global Immigration Division in 2007 to assist clients with immigration issues to countries like the UK, China, New Zealand, Australia, and more.?? Our Global Division staff is fully equipped to assist with international transfers to and from the United States. ??

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