There has recently been a lot of mixed information and confusion on the internet about this years quota of H1B visas being filled already.
We wanted to clarify that this years quota has NOT been filled - it hasn't even started yet.
- Every year, a new quota of 85,000 H1B's can start to be filed from April 1st onwards
- As we are currently only in February, all of 85,000 are still available
- Nobody has one of this years H1B visas, because nobody can even file for one for another 7 weeks
- This years quota is full and open.
- Every year at the start of March the US Government publicly announces that they will start accepting applications for the year
- Every year starting on April 1st, the US Government starts accepting and processing new H1B visa applications
- Every year the US Government accepts, processes and issues a total of 85,000 new H1B visas
- Every year the Government continues to accept new applications until they have processed and issued 85,000 H1B visas
If you're an International professional or student that wants an H1B visa, now is the time to find an H1B sponsorship job with an H1B sponsoring company.
H1B employers (sponsor companies) can start filing H1B visas starting from April 1st, 2011
For H1B employers and job seekers, expect and plan for a busier and faster H1B visa season this year: Private Sector employment increased steadily during 2010. The economy is recovering with companies that were holding back watching for stabilization now starting to plan growth strategies with new employee hiring. Consumer confidence in the market is rising. Many Companies that were blocked from sponsoring in 2009 and 2010 due to receiving 'bailout' money from the Government can start sponsoring and filing H1B visas again in 2011.
The primary H1B sponsorship and visa filing indicators are looking a lot more positive for 2011.
Plan ahead and be prepared. The main H1B sponsorship recruitment and hiring season is now. Be ready to file visas in April.
The next quota of 85,000 H1B visas can start to be filed on April 1st, 2011
Only US companies can file H1B visa applications (not individuals)
Foreign nationals who want an H1B visa must 1st obtain an H1B sponsorship employment position, with, a US company that will apply for and file their H1B visa application
Because H1B employers can start filing visas in a few weeks they are heavily recruiting and hiring now.
How this years H1B visa program works:
We are currently in the main H1B sponsorship recruitment, hiring and selection period
This is the time of year when H1B employers and sponsor companies recruit and select H1B workers
January to March is always the best time of year to obtain H1B sponsorship employment, before filing opens on April 1st
The current quota allocation / number of new H1B visas available that can be issued this year is 85,000
Every year H1B visas are issued on a first-to-apply / first-issued basis
There are 2 exceptions to the above regular H1B visa program rules and regulations:
Anyone that already has a valid H1B visa can file a 'transfer' visa application - for a new H1B sponsorship employment position with a new US employer company - at any time of year. There is no limit, restriction or quota for the number of H1B transfer applications that can be filed during the year
Anyone who obtains sponsorship employment with an H1B 'cap-exempt' US company can file for a H1B visa at any time of year. There is no limit, restriction or quota for the number of cap-exempt H1B visa applications that can be filed during the year
The H1B Visa 2011 Program is forecast for a Positive Outloook and Brighter Future
Prepare and Plan ahead in 2011 - the H1B visa sponsorship market indicators are Positive:
Expect higher levels of competition for H1B visas by Foreign national around the world
Expect higher demand and increased sponsorship activity by US Companies hiring Foreign nationals this year
Expect US companies that were restricted from sponsoring in 2010 to re-enter the sponsorship market with pent up demand and force in 2011, and snap up a large allocation of the available 2011 H1B quota allocation
Plan ahead and prepare for this years H1B quota to get filled quickly.
This years H1B 2011 Visa Allocation is issued on a 1st come, 1st served basis
Hundreds of thousands (even millions) of people will start off trying to obtain an H1B visa to live and work in the USA this year.
A large majority of people will try to overcome the challenges and obstacles of finding and securing a qualifying H1B employment position, with, a US Company that hires and files for H1B visas, by trying to do everything themselves.
The reality is: only the first 85,000 will successfully obtain and get issued an H1B visa (and the opportunity to start a new career and life in America). For those that want faster results and the best opportunity, there are professional, trained and experienced companies available that specialize in assisting and helping to find and secure H1B visa sponsorship employment.
H1B Visas are in higher demand and can be issued to: - International professional from around the world, - International students from around the world, - International professionals changing visa status who are already in the USA - International students completing graduation in the USA
With only 85,000 H1B visas available and the market indicators positive, it's safer and smarter to be one of the first to apply. Some years the entire H1B visa quota allocation has been completely filled in April.
Now is the time when regular and established (premium) H1B sponsor companies in the USA are planning and starting their recruitment and selection campaigns.
The latest update H1B cap and quota update has been released from the USCIS
H1B visas left over from the H1B visa 2010 cap (quota) are now down to 4,300
85,000 new H1B visas are also available for the H1B 2011 cap
Currently - 4,300 H1B visas can be filed which can still be counted against the 2010 H1B cap.
Visas filed for the 2010 cap can be filed now and can be issued work authorization start dates now.
The remaining H1B visas from 2010 will not last long so it is recommended to apply asap.
H1B transfers, extensions and cap-exempt employment are not counted against the cap numbers
The H1B cap 2011 numbers are 85,000 new H1B visas available for filing this year
H1B visas applications for the 2011 H1B cap can be filed starting from April 1st onwards in conjunction with the USCIS filing and processing period opening
For H1B employers and job seekers, expect and plan for a busier and faster H1B 2011 visa season: Private Sector employment increased steadily during 2010. The economy is recovering with companies that were holding back watching for stabilization now starting to plan growth strategies with new employee hiring. Consumer confidence in the market is rising. Many Companies that were blocked from sponsoring in 2009 and 2010 due to receiving 'bailout' money from the Government can start sponsoring and filing H1B visas again in 2011.
The primary H1B sponsorship and visa filing indicators are looking a lot more positive for 2011.
Plan ahead and be prepared. The main H1B sponsorship recruitment and hiring season is now. Be ready to file visas in April.
H1B Visa Launches New FREE H1B Jobs and Sponsor Search System for 2011 Sponsorship
In a continued effort to help H1B Jobs Seekers obtain sponsorship employment for an H1B visa in 2011, H1B visa has launched a new job search system that instantly finds jobs listed on thousands of US job sites
The new H1B job Search system is 100% Free (and doesn't even require creating an account or giving any personal information)
It's fast and very convenient - In one place and one from search system you can browse and apply to jobs listed on thousands of different US job search sites
It Saves a lot of time - you do not need to register with multiple job sites and then have to manually search each one for jobs
It helps filter the jobs that are available for H1B 2011 Visa sponsorship
As we have discussed in our Free H1B Jobs Guide, searching and applying to jobs that are advertised on job sites is only one method of trying to find and obtain H1B sponsorship employment with sponsoring companies for 2011. Most H1B employment reports from the industry and media state that the advertised job market is not the best way to get a job and that only around 20% of H1B jobs are filled through job search sites. However, 20% is still a considerable number and we wanted to provide a free solution to those who want to try to find H1B jobs through the advertised channel.
We welcome any feedback about the new system and any suggestions how we can continue to improve and help you
* we are currently working on bringing you a 100% Free H1B Sponsor /Employer records database search system that will list all the US companies that have filed and applied for H1B visas. We hope to have this system launched in the next few weeks.
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