Month: September 2010
H-1B WORK VISAS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FY 2011 (UPDATED 10/13/10)
As of October 8, 2010, approximately 41,900 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. Additionally, USCIS has receipted 15,400 H-1B petitions for foreign workers with advanced degrees. (http://bit.ly/H1B2011Count) The H-1B program allows employers to sponsor foreign nationals to fill specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. Such positions include but are not limited to computer analysts and programmers, financial analysts, scientists, teachers, lawyers, doctors, architects and accountants.
CAN I GET A WORK AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT?
Can I get a work authorization document? Yes, as long as you fit under one of the following categories: ASYLEES/REFUGEES. FOREIGN STUDENTS. 01) F-1 Optional Practical Training in an occupation related to studies (pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, 17-month extension for students with a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics. 02) F-1 Off-campus employment with a qualifying international organization; 03) F-1 Off-campus employment due to severe economic hardship. 04) J-2 spouse or minor child of a J-1 exchange visitor. 05) M-1 Practical Training after completion of studies. EMPLOYMENT BASED NONIMMIGRANTS’ 01) B-1 who is the personal or domestic servant of ... Read more