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Posted on 04-07-09 1:28 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Today is the last day for H-1B lottery. Have you guys heard any news(rumor) about the numbers ?


 
Posted on 04-07-09 1:45 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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waiting no result or nothing update ...may be by tomorrow they will realease something
 
Posted on 04-07-09 3:22 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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how do you know that today is the last day to file for H1 B...I haven't heard any such thing...


I think they will be accepting petitions until quota is filled....last year they said they would accept for 7 days..thus the last day was on April 7th...but I haven't read anywhere that is true for this year..

Hopefully they say something soon....


 


 


 
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how do you know that today is the last day to file for H1 B...I haven't heard any such thing...


I think they will be accepting petitions until quota is filled....last year they said they would accept for 7 days..thus the last day was on April 7th...but I haven't read anywhere that is true for this year..

Hopefully they say something soon....


 


 


 
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FY2010 H1B Lottery - Questions and Answers
Posted Mar 27, 2009
©MurthyDotCom
The USCIS's fiscal year 2010 (FY2010) H1B cap season filing eligibility starts April 1, 2009. Compounded by anxieties over the current economic situation, employers and employees have many questions regarding the likelihood of an H1B lottery occurring again this year, as well as about the logistics of such a lottery. Following, we at the Murthy Law Firm have provided answers to some of the more pressing concerns of our readers.
©MurthyDotCom
How does the lottery work?
©MurthyDotCom
There is a limit to the number of first-time H1B cases that can be filed each year. These filings start on April 1, 2009 for the FY2010 quota or "cap." The USCIS changed its regulations last year to allow a minimum window of five business days in April each year for the USCIS to receive H1B cap-subject cases. Thus, if the cap limit is reached during any of the first five days, a random lottery selection then will be conducted to determine which cases filed within the five-day timeframe will be eligible for a cap number. The cases then are reviewed and, if approved, generally are counted against the cap.
©MurthyDotCom
What happens if the H1B cap is not met within 5 business days?
©MurthyDotCom
If the cap is not met during the first five days, then filings will be accepted for additional days, until the cap is met. There will be a lottery, then, of the cases received on the day the cap is met, only. All earlier cases would not be subject to this lottery, and would be eligible for a cap number, if approved.
©MurthyDotCom
What happens to the U.S. masters' quota H1B cap filings?
©MurthyDotCom
Based upon last year's procedures, the lottery actually is conducted in two steps. There are two separate cap allocations. There are 20,000 "advanced degree" cap exemptions, for cases filed for foreign nationals who have completed U.S. masters' degrees or above. This is separate from the regular cap of 65,000 (minus a set aside for certain treaty cases). The USCIS will first determine if advanced-degree cap has been met in the first five days. If so, a lottery will be conducted for those cases. Any cases not selected would be eligible then for consideration and subject to the H1B random lottery under the regular cap. If the regular cap is reached in the first five days, then a lottery would be conducted consisting of all the regular cases filed in that timeframe, as well as any advanced-degree cases that are not selected in the advanced-degree lottery. (If only the regular cap is met in the first five days, then the lottery of those cases would not include advanced degree cases.)
©MurthyDotCom
When can we expect to find out if the quota is met?
©MurthyDotCom
The USCIS has made improvements to its counting and lottery system, so that announcements about the number of filings normally are issued fairly quickly. Last year, they provided information on the number of cases received within about a week, and also advised of the date set for the lottery.
©MurthyDotCom
Will there be a lottery this year?
©MurthyDotCom
Yes, it is almost certain that there will be a lottery of some type. In order for there not to be a lottery, the H1B cap number would have to be sufficient to last the entire USCIS fiscal year. What is not certain, and will not be known until the USCIS makes an announcement, is whether there will be a lottery of those cases filed during the first five days of filing. There is a great deal of speculation on this, as it is expected that filings will be reduced due to the downturn in the economy.
©MurthyDotCom
How will the economy affect H1B filings?
©MurthyDotCom
Many expect that the weaker economy and job losses among various industries, the recent TARP restrictions on hiring "new" H1B workers, and the overall economic climate will result in a reduction of H1B filings. Last year, there were approximately 30,000 cases filed toward the 20,000 advanced-degree cap exemptions. The cases filed toward the regular cap were more than double the available cap numbers. Thus, with a downturn in the economy, it is likely that the cap numbers will be sufficient for most, if not all, of the advanced-degree cases filed in the first five days. There is even a possibility that the advanced-degree cap could last longer than five days. However, for this to happen, the cases will have to be reduced by more than 30 percent. There have been reports from some lawyer of reductions in excess of 30 percent, so this is entirely possible. However, no one should rely upon speculation and delay filing a case.
©MurthyDotCom
What are the predictions for H1B cases under the general quota?
©MurthyDotCom
The regular H1B cap for FY2009 was exceeded in submissions by more than double those allowed in the first five days of filing. It would seem that one's odds of inclusion in the cap may be more favorable this year, with the expected reduction in filings. A lottery of the regular cap cases filed during the first five days is still possible, however. The number of case filings would have to drop by more than 50 percent in order for there to be enough numbers to go beyond the first five business days. It is difficult to predict, with any degree of certainty, how the timeframe for the H1B lottery under the general quota will unfold.
©MurthyDotCom
Conclusion
©MurthyDotCom
The volume of H1B cases that will be filed for the FY2010 cap is expected to be well below that of the FY2009 filings. However, until the H1B filings are counted, no one can predict, with certainty, when the lottery will occur. Any official information on the H1B cap and lottery will be reported to MurthyDotCom and MurthyBulletin readers as soon as it becomes available.




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Posted on 04-07-09 4:01 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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How would you know its the last day for H-1B lottery. There is no updates or no news is released yet from USCIS yet.  Once the quota is filled, then they will stop accepting. Dont just post anything .
 
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Posted on 04-07-09 4:13 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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it clearly says that 5 business days


 


 
Posted on 04-07-09 5:22 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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So far as I know today is the last day for lottery. If folks are lucky enough there won't be any lottery (but there will be mini lottery on the last day, whenever it comes). If there are less than 6500 & 20000 applications by 5:00 pm California time. There won't be any lottery toady, all applications will be considered for H-1B but there is mere chances for this situation based on the trend.

Good Luck guys.
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Posted on 04-07-09 5:29 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Guess the Number for this years H-1B lottery


My Guess is ,

For CAP (65,000) : 116,000
For Exempt/US Master's(20,000): 34,000


What's yours ?
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Posted on 04-07-09 5:41 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Hey...nnd....read the one in BOLD letters...beginning third para


USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for FY 2010 Beginning April 1, 2009
Petitioners Are Reminded to Follow Regulatory Requirements



WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year 2010 (FY 2010) cap on April 1, 2009.  Cases will be considered accepted on the date that USCIS takes possession of the petition; not the date that the petition is postmarked.


The numerical limitation on H-1B petitions for fiscal year 2010 is 65,000.  Additionally, the first 20,000 H-1B petitions filed on behalf of aliens who have earned a U.S. masters’ degree or higher are exempt from the fiscal year cap.


USCIS will monitor the number of petitions received and will notify the public of the date USCIS has received the necessary number of petitions to meet the H-1B cap, known as the “final receipt date.”  The date USCIS publishes information that the cap has been reached does not control the final receipt date. To ensure a fair system, USCIS will, if needed, randomly select the number of petitions required to reach the numerical limit from the petitions received on the final receipt date.  USCIS will reject cap subject petitions that are not selected, as well as those received after the final receipt date.


H-1B petitions cannot be filed more than six months in advance of the requested start date.  Petitions seeking an H-1B worker for an Oct. 1, 2009 start date can be filed no earlier than April 1, 2009. 


Petitions for new H-1B employment are exempt from the annual cap if the beneficiaries will work at institutions of higher education or a related or affiliated nonprofit entities, or at nonprofit research organizations or governmental research organizations.  Thus, employers may continue to file petitions for these exempt H-1B categories seeking work dates starting in FY 2009 or 2010.
 
Petitions filed on behalf of current H-1B workers who have been counted previously against the cap also do not count towards the congressionally mandated H-1B cap. Accordingly, USCIS will continue to process petitions filed to:




  • Extend the amount of time a current H-1B worker may remain in the United States. 


  • Change the terms of employment for current H-1B workers. 


  • Allow current H-1B workers to change employers. 


  • Allow current H-1B workers to work concurrently in a second H-1B position.

H-1B petitioners should follow all regulatory requirements (8 CFR §214.2) as they prepare petitions to avoid delays in processing and possible requests for evidence.  USCIS has developed detailed information, including a processing worksheet, to assist in the completion and submission of a FY2010 H-1B petition.  Those documents are available from the Related Links section of this page.


U.S. businesses use the H-1B program to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields, such as scientists, engineers, or computer programmers.


 


 
Posted on 04-07-09 5:47 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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That means "No News is Good News" ??
 
Posted on 04-07-09 9:01 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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The counting has started ...:)
 
Posted on 04-07-09 9:05 PM     Reply [Subscribe]
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Lets just hope for the best and cross the fingers for better future.
 


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