I'm now starting this project for those who are counting on H1B visa: when the H1b cap (65,000 for FY2004) is doing to be reached.
As you all know that the temporary raise of H1b cap based on Congress DOS DV2001 expired after 9/30/2003, which means the H1B cap is back to 65,000 level for FY2004(10/1/2003~9/30/2004) from 195,000 level for FY2003. This reduction may raise an serious issue for those who solely relies on H1B for legal presence and chances are this cap may be reached much earlier than anticipated.
You may have to face the situation which happened during FY98, FY99 and FY2000 where you are lucky to find a job but you cannot secure it due to H1B cap. So be prepared for the worst case and takes action in advance.
I have to restate my statement here:
1) The info provided here is of general nature and is for information purpose only, which may not apply to any specific case;
2) I make no guarantee that the info provided here is accurate;
3) The info provided here is based on data from immigrationwatch.com and I have specifically informed them of using their data for non-profit purpose. Due credits should be given to immigrationwatch.com;
4) I'm not a lawyer, I'm not working for any legal agency to providing any sort of legal advice, I'm not .... Ok, fine, I'm just a dump guy to offer dump info which some people might be interested in.
As you all know that the temporary raise of H1b cap based on Congress DOS DV2001 expired after 9/30/2003, which means the H1B cap is back to 65,000 level for FY2004(10/1/2003~9/30/2004) from 195,000 level for FY2003. This reduction may raise an serious issue for those who solely relies on H1B for legal presence and chances are this cap may be reached much earlier than anticipated.
You may have to face the situation which happened during FY98, FY99 and FY2000 where you are lucky to find a job but you cannot secure it due to H1B cap. So be prepared for the worst case and takes action in advance.
I have to restate my statement here:
1) The info provided here is of general nature and is for information purpose only, which may not apply to any specific case;
2) I make no guarantee that the info provided here is accurate;
3) The info provided here is based on data from immigrationwatch.com and I have specifically informed them of using their data for non-profit purpose. Due credits should be given to immigrationwatch.com;
4) I'm not a lawyer, I'm not working for any legal agency to providing any sort of legal advice, I'm not .... Ok, fine, I'm just a dump guy to offer dump info which some people might be interested in.