Friday, May 04, 2007
Blackout on H-1B visas
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) froze receipt of applications for H-1B visas for foreign professionals wanting to secure a job in USA this year. Under the current legislation, there is a limit of 65,000 visas to be distributed during each fiscal year, and extra 20,000 reserved for foreign professionals who received Master's degree in USA. This year, the limit was reached during the first two days of application period opened on April 2nd. Any applications received on or after April 4th are and will be rejected. Details are announced in USCIS press release.
Dartmouth College (Tuck) established a website in support of a so-called SKIL Bill (Securing Knowledge Innovation and Leadership) in the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Bill suggests exemption of MBA alumni from the H-1B visa and Green Card caps, broadening of Optional Practical Training period from 12 to 24 months and possibility of applying for a Green Card while on a student visa (F-1).
Dartmouth College (Tuck) established a website in support of a so-called SKIL Bill (Securing Knowledge Innovation and Leadership) in the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Bill suggests exemption of MBA alumni from the H-1B visa and Green Card caps, broadening of Optional Practical Training period from 12 to 24 months and possibility of applying for a Green Card while on a student visa (F-1).
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