Characteristics of H-1B Speciality Occupation Workers for the Fiscal Year 2012
Please click the attachment below or clike this link here to view the Report on Characteristics of H1B Speciality Occupation Workers
H-1B Visa
H-1B visa is reserved for "specialty occupations." Those that require a at least a bachelor's degree in a specific subject or closely related subjects.
USCIS Releases FY 2012 Annual Report to Congress on H-1B Petitions
- USCIS report to Congress on FY2012 H-1B filings, including the number of petitions filed, the number of employers required to pay the additional ACWIA petition fee, and the number of “Fraud Prevention and Detection Fees” paid.
- Please check the attachment to view the report.
Guestbook Entry for Nakul Saluja, India
Name
Nakul Saluja
Country
India
State
Delhi
Request to Upgrade to Premium Processing
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My employer filed my H-1B petition during the Quota using regular processing. Now we have received an RFE. Is it possible to change to premium processing now in order to receive an earlier decision from USCIS?
When the RFE response is submitted to USCIS, a request to upgrade the petition to premium processing can be submitted along with the response. In order to upgrade to premium processing, a new Form G-28 and a Form I-907 will need to be prepared and sent to the employer for signature to be submitted to USCIS with the request to upgrade to premium pr
H-1 Transfer and Stamping
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I have stamped visa from Company A and I entered into USA from that company itself. Now my visa has been transferred to Company B. I am going back to India to bring my family. Will I have to go for stamping again? Will it make any difference at POE if Company A revoked/cancelled my H1B?
If you came in and actually worked for company A for a while, and you have never been out of status, you should not require a new visa stamp.
FY 2013 Third Quarter for PERM,H-1B, H-2B and H-2A
FY 2013 Third Quarter for PERM,H-1B, H-2B and H-2A as of 06/15/1013
Guestbook Entry for Ravi, United States
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Ravi
Country
United States
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Rajiv was great to work with, he analyzed my case in detail and gave relevant advice on the next steps and possibilities regarding my green card. I would recommend him to my friends. Ravi
Labor Certification Registry Document Availability Schedule (as of July 1, 2013)
Currently, the LCR displays all certified H-1B1 and E-3 Labor Condition Applications (LCA) and Permanent labor certifications, dating back to April 15, 2009. However, the Department is experiencing technical difficulties with the display of approved H-1B LCAs. In addition, due to the historical paper-based filings of H-2A and H-2B applications, these labor certification documents must be manually redacted and uploaded to the LCR and, therefore, only a limited number of records covering Fiscal Year 2013 are currently available.
H-1B Quota and the "Reminder Option"
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I have H-1B stamped valid till March 2014 and I am in India right now. My current employer laid me off and cancelled my petition.I have got a call from a consultant that they can file a new petition in premium category against my exiting stamped visa under cap exempt category even if my current petition is already cancelled. Can I use my H-1B in this way even if my petition is cancelled by my earlier employer and me being available in India .
There are two parts to your question. Are you subject to H-1 quota? The answer is no, not until you have been physically outside USA for a year. Even after that, you may have the "remainder option." Second, can you use the same visa stamp to travel?
Guestbook Entry for SureSamUS, United States
Name
SureSamUS
Country
United States
State
Virginia
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I had a unique situation with my visa, family and company, and Rajiv Khanna was kind enough to take my call and answer to the truth. He gave me his honest opinion and no sugar coating. I like that. I would def. recommend him over other immigration attorney.
Dear Rajiv Ji, I am really happy to inform you that our H-1B/ H-4 interview at US Embassy, New Delhi was successful and that we both have received our stamped passports from the Embassy too. I would really like to thank you for all your valuable guidance and help. Thanks again! Nakul