H1B Visa 2009 : FAQ’s

Everyone applying for H1B visa this year has lots of questions and they are trying to find some answers. I have been reading and following up H1B Visa 2009 issues for this year and have prepared few list of questions and answers that would answers some of the queries you have. Again, I’m not Immigration professional, but the information here is what I learned from reading other articles in the web. But, before that, did you know there is a secret and powerful way to search for jobs or internship.

When is the earliest I can apply for H1B Visa for fiscal year 2008-2009?

USCIS accepts application from April 1 2008.

How many H1B visas are available for Fiscal year 2008 - 2009?

65,000 under General Quota. 20,000 for students will Advanced Degree from U.S. Universities.

What is Lottery System?

Last year on first day April 1 2007 when USCIS started to accept the applications, they received about 115,000 applications. Only 65,000 visas were available to be issued. SO, they followed Lottery system to randomly select applications to issue H1b Visa.

Will there be Lottery system this year?

USCIS will accept applications for the Lottery system till first 5 days if more than 65,000 applications were to be submitted. Unlike last year, all the applications for H1B Visa during first 5 days will be considered for Lottery system.

What happens if more than 20,000 H1B Applications were received for Advanced Degree Quota?

H1B Visas will be issued by Lottery System for 20,000 H1B applications and those applications not selected under 20,000 cap will be included in general category Lottery system.

Can my employer file multiple H1B Visa applications?

No, not this year. Only one applications can be submitted by an employer per person.

I have 2 job offers form 2 different companies? Can both employer file H1B applications?

Yes, both the employer can file H1B applications, that will increases your chances, but if both h1b petitions gets approved, you can work only for one employer.

Is there difference between applying through Private courier Services like FedEx, DHL and USPS?

I have heard and read that petitions filed by Private courier services are handled differently then petitions files using USPS. and many prefer filing petitions using FedEx, UPS or DHL.

1. USCIS will accept deliveries from 6:00am – 5:00pm, local time on from April 1 – April 6.
2. USCIS will accept deliveries from 6:00am – 7:00pm on April 7.

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