The cap for H-1B visas in the United States, mostly used for foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise, in specialised fields such as science, engineering and computer programming, has already been reached for 2014.
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it is the first time since 2008 that the cap of 65,000 has been reached within the first week of the filing period. The visa allows successful applicants to work in the US for up to six years – Applicants are highly skilled with at least a bachelors degree. It has also received more than 20,000 H-1B petitions filed on behalf of persons exempt from the cap under the advanced degree exemption. [click to continue…]
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