Is there a cap on H1B visas for 2019?
Jan 25, 2019 ( Official News ) : USCIS did a press release that Premium Processing Resumed for H1B 2019 Cap Petitions. July 30th, 2018 ( Official News ) : USCIS announced that they have returned all the H1B 2019 petitions that were not selected in lottery.
When does the FY 2020 H-1B cap start?
Additionally, our two-phased approach to premium processing will make the process more effective and efficient for employers and USCIS.” USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the FY 2020 cap on April 1, 2019, and will reject any FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B petitions filed before April 1.
When do you have to file H-1B cap petition?
Employers cannot file a petition or an extension request for an employee more than six months before the intended employment start date. H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, may not be filed unless based on a valid and selected registration for the beneficiary named in the petition.
When does USCIS start accepting H1B petitions for 2021?
USCIS announced on March 19th that 2021 H1B petitions will begin being accepted on April 1st, 2021. Generally speaking, USCIS begins accepting H1B petitions six months prior to the start of the fiscal year, which in 2021 begins on October 1st. When Will USCIS Stop Accepting 2021 H1B Petitions?
Jan 25, 2019 ( Official News ) : USCIS did a press release that Premium Processing Resumed for H1B 2019 Cap Petitions. July 30th, 2018 ( Official News ) : USCIS announced that they have returned all the H1B 2019 petitions that were not selected in lottery.
When does USCIS start accepting H1B visa petitions?
Update : USCIS will start accepting H1B Petitions starting from April 2nd, 2018 as per their official update on their website. In general, USCIS starts accepting applications for the next fiscal year exactly 6 months before the start of the next fiscal year.
When to submit H-1B cap registration notifications?
USCIS is expected to complete sending notifications by March 31. Those selected will have until June 30 to submit their petition with the necessary paperwork. Submission requirements are included in the H-1B cap Registration Selection notice PDF received by the selected petitioners or their attorneys.
Is there a quota for the H1B visa?
As of the date of writing of article, the H1B quota is as below. This is also called the H1B Visa Cap. You can read more at What is H1B Cap ? Regular vs Masters quota ? H1B Regular Quota : 65,000 visas H1B Master’s Quota : 20,000 visas. ( only US Masters eligible)