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Hammond Law Group, LLC
The H-1b visa is the most commonly used U.S. work visa for highly skilled foreign born workers in fields such as information technology, engineering, research, academia, and others. Hammond Law Group is committed toward making sure that its clients have the most up to date information regarding issues that impact H-1b workers and the employers that hire and employ them. This Blog will allow HLG's attorneys to timely post all critical information about the H-1b cap, H-1b issues impacting processing by the USCIS, H-1b visa issuance at U.S. Consulates, DOL enforcement actions against H-1b employers, green card processing for H-1b workers, legislation, and advocacy. Please also visit: www.HammondLawFirm.com.
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Archive for April, 2010

FY 2011 H-1B Cap Still Open

The USCIS has released the latest FY2011 cap numbers. The USCIS has received approximately 13,500 H-1B petitions counting towards the 65,000 cap. It has received approximately 5,600 petitions for individuals with US master’s degree or higher. This leaves more than 50,000 slots open.
We will continue to update the blog with updated cap numbers.

The Vermont Service Center has reported to AILA that as of the close of business on Monday, April 5th, only 9,525 cap-subject H-1B petitions had been received by their office. Of those received, 6,791 were “regular” cap cases, and 2,734 cases were under the master’s cap exemption. They also clarified that for cases filed premium process, […]