Tuesday 29 March 2011

H1B Visa Quota 2012 - 20,000 Visas for Advanced Degree (Masters) Students






H1B Visa Quota 2012

Topics
What is H1B Visa
Number of H1B Visas for 2012 Quota
Converting F1 Visa (CPT / OPT) into H1B
 

 

Please read this information about H1B visa before proceeding: http://MSinUS.com/h1bvisa.htm
The H1B visa program is the major method for employers to hire International professionals and International students to work in the USA. The H1B visa enables US employers to hire foreign professionals for a specified period of time. The H1B program allows specialty occupation workers to work in the US for up to a total of six years.
How many HB Visas (work authorization visas) available for Masters Students in USA for 2012 Quota? 
20,000 special limit in there for Masters Graduates from USA in Advanced Degree Quota. ‘General Quota’ limit is 65,000. General Quota is intended to hire workers from countries like India, China, Canada, Philippines etc. 
Will there be tight competition for masters’ quota in 2012 H1B Applications? 
No. There are less number of graduates in fall 2010 and also because of recession and number of students who came to US for higher education in Y2008 and Y2009 is less. So, Don’t worry about the competition. 
 

When should I apply for H1B quota 2012? 
USCIS will start accepting H1b applications for Y2012 quota from April 1st 2011. So, your employer can apply at any time after this data before the cap is reached. 
I am on OPT status. How should I apply to H1B?
To apply for H1B quota in 2012 OPT students need to find an employer for visa sponsoring. Your employer/company will apply visa for you. If your visa is approved your H1B status will start from October 1st 2011. 
How do I know if my H1B application is approved? 
USCIS will send form I797 to your company lawyer after your H1B approval. Form I797 will also have an attached brand new I94.  
 

What if my H1B is rejected?
Get a new job with a different employer and apply for new H1B.
Do I need to attend for visa stamping in India if I my H1B is approved? 
You should attend for visa stamping at US consulate only if you travel outside of United States. In other cases you don’t need a visa stamping. 
Is Self Sponsoring of H1B Visa possible? 
No, you can’t sponsor by your own.



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