H-1B Visa

H-1B Visa

The H-1B Visa Program provides American companies with the ability to employ foreign workers in the United States. This portal points to valuable H-1B resources on the web, and allows members to share their questions and experiences with... [more]

The H-1B Visa Program provides American companies with the ability to employ foreign workers in the United States. This portal points to valuable H-1B resources on the web, and allows members to share their questions and experiences with one another.

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Written by neerajn on
'The H-1B visa lull is only temporary'Demand for H-1B visas will rebound as economy recovers, especially among outsourcing firms that are the program's heaviest users. Expensive cities for expats... read full » Read Full Story
Written by SandiMays on
Immigration is often misunderstood. The general consensus is that immigrants are stealing work from Americans. But what happens when there aren’t enough workers on U.S. soil to fill demand? Are we comfortable shipping jobs overseas, because we can’t meet the demand in the US? With global economy, companies can locate anywhere. Shouldn’t the U.S. being doing everything possible to keep companies and their tax dollars in the United States? Last year Bill Gates, told a congressional panel that the US immigration system makes attracting and retaining high-skilled immigrants exceptionally challenging for US firms.Congress’s failure to pass high-skilled immigration reform has exacerbated an already grave ... Read Full Story
If Congress again takes up divisive immigration reform this summer, tech firms hope that one of their pet issues -- hiking temporary visas for highly skilled foreign workers -- is included. High-tech companies have been lobbying Congress for more H-1B visas granted to college-educated foreign workers. The federal government limits the six-year work permits to 65,000 annually, not including exemptions. The visa cap peaked at 195,000 in 2001-03, but with the tech boom over, the limit wasn't reached. The cap fell back to 65,000. Tech Firms Push Visas Companies such as Microsoft, Intel and Hewlett-Packard say more H-1B visas are needed. They say there's ... Read Full Story
Written by MarcChamot on
An American Outrage! While Unemployment Rises, 15 Million OUT of Work & College Graduates Have NO Job Prospects, Obama and Congress Still Allotting 155,000 H1B & H2B Work Visas for 2010! By Marc Chamot If people are wondering as to why jobs aren’t being filled by Americans, maybe outrageous reasons like these might be the real answer. Here are jobs that H2B visas are taking away from YOU: Types of H2B Visa Jobs / H2B Work includes:Hospitality workers, Hotels / Motels, Chefs, Resorts and Theme Parks, Ticket Sales, Cruise ships, Construction workers, Maintenance, Janitorial, Ski Resorts, Landscaping, Golf Courses, Water parks, Security, Ride Operators, ... Read Full Story
Written by valipe on
For the first time since 2003, the US H-1B visa programme coveted by Indian IT professionals is on track to leave thousands of spots unfilled amid America`s worst downturn in decades, the Wall Street Journal reported. Read Full Story
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  1. Determine the prevailing
wage for the position in question using one of the following:
  • Using a determination for the occupation and area issued under the Service Contract Act of the Davis-Bacon Act;
  • Using a rate set forth in a collective bargaining agreement;
  • Requesting that a SWA prevailing wage determination be made;
  • Using a survey conducted by an independent authoritative source; or
  • Using another legitimate source of information.
  • Fill Out Labor Condition Application (LCA).  Use Form ETA 9035E, through the Department of Labor’s LCA Online System.
  • Post the completed LCA form to either the appropriate bargaining representiative for workers in the specific occupation, or if there is none, post the form for 10 consecutive days in at least two conspicuous locations at each place of employment where the H-1B employee would work.  Distribution can be by whatever means the employer normally communicates with its employees (i.e., e-mail, bulletin board, and home web page). A copy of the LCA must also be provided to each nonimmigrant.
  • receive notice (needs work)...
  • Fill the certified LCA with INS Form I-129 petition ($130 fee).  Additional fee of either $750 or $1500 depending on the size of the firm (companies with 25 employees or less pay $750).
  • receive petition approval, which is not the same as visa approval (needs work)..
  • Optional: Fill out form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, if you wish to have your application expedited.  $1000 additional fee.
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    'The H-1B visa lull is only temporary'Demand for H-1B visas will rebound as economy recovers, especially among outsourcing firms that are the program's heaviest users. Expensive cities for expats  
    From economictimes.indiatimes.com ()
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    Thousands of work visas used by the tech and biotech industries remain available for foreign workers, even though the U.S. government began accepting applications more than six months ago. Out of the 65,000 H-1B visa applications that are up for ...  
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    The Wall Street Journal has a front page story today on that portrays a sharp decline in the number of H-1B visas. The paper reports that "only 46,700" applications had been made for 65,000 H-1B visas available. Intel's director of work-force policy and manager of the firm's immigration policies, Jenifer Verdery, proclaims that, "The fact that the 65,000-visa cap hasn't been reached this year shows that the market will temper demand when...  
    From freerepublic.com ()
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    Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) For the first time since 2003, the US H-1B visa programme coveted by Indian IT professionals is on track to leave thousands of spots unfilled amid America's worst downturn in decades, the Wall Street Journal reported.  
    From story.indiagazette.com ()
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    A U.S. visa program that's critical for bringing overseas talent to Silicon Valley and Wall Street usually fills up quickly. The Wall Street Journal reports the H-1B program has many spots unfilled. Last year, all 65,000 visas were taken in one day. Nearly 20,000 spots remain open. One reason is the recession: Companies aren't hiring workers here or from abroad.  
    From npr.org ()
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