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The US' H1B visa has frequently appeared in workpermit.com's news section, usually regarding the popular visa's quota of 65,000, which many in the high tech industry wish to raise.
Although the quota hasn't yet been raised, we'd like to take a moment to remind you that if you are planning to apply for an H-1B visa, the time for submitting your application is approaching.
US employers may begin applying for the H-1B visa six months before the actual start date of the visa. Since the beginning of the FY 2007 is October 1, 2006, employers can apply as soon as April 1, 2006 for the FY 2007 cap, but the beneficiary cannot start work until October 1, 2006.
About the H1B
The US H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows a US company to employ a foreign individual for up to six years. As applying for a non-immigrant visa is generally quicker than applying for a US Green Card, staff required on long-term assignment in the US are often initially brought in using a non-immigrant visa such as the H1B visa.
Individuals can not apply for an H1B visa to allow them to work in the US. The employer must petition for entry of the employee.
