NEWS

H-1Bs AVAILABLE AS OF JUNE, 2009

USCIS recently adjusted its H-1B count and announced on June 5, 2009 that only 44,400 H-1B petitions have been approved. Neither the cap of 65,000 for “regular” H-1Bs or the 20,000 cap for H-1B beneficiaries with advanced degrees has been reached. USCIS is, therefore, continuing to accept H-1B petitions.

DEPT. OF STATE VISA BULLETIN SHOWS LIMITED GREEN CARD AVAILABILITY

The Department of State’s July, 2009 Visa Bulletin shows significant retrogression of visa availability in employment-based categories of prospective immigrants, the result of higher demand for visas in all categories.