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H-1B
Visa's Q&A;'s
Q: How Long is The H-1B Visa valid?
A: An H-1B visa holder is admitted to the U.S.
for up to three years, and may be extended for an additional three years for
a total of six years.
Q: What is the H-1B Cap?
A: Congress authorized a maximum of 115,000 H-1B
visas to be issued during fiscal year 2000. The H-1B visa cap is currently
scheduled to decrease to 107,500 H-1B visas during fiscal year 2001, and to
65,000 in fiscal year 2002. Please note that there is legislation pending
that would increase the H-1B cap and address some of the problems associated
with the annual H-1B cap.
Q:
Can any job qualify for an H-1B visa?
A: No. Only professional positions will qualify
for an H-1B visa.
Q:
How do you define a professional?
A: The Immigration and Nationality Act, as variously
amended, contains a non-exclusive list of professional/specialty occupations.
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