Annual race for H-1B worker visas begins

The U.S. allots 85,000 new H-1B visas per year, mostly to workers in technology, engineering, science and research. Demand typically far exceeds the cap. Applications for specialty-worker visas opened Wednesday, kicking off a high-stakes race for foreigners hoping to enter or temporarily stay in the U.S. The U.S. allots 85,000 new H-1B visas per year, mostly to workers in technology, engineering,…

Tech frustrated as H-1B visas likely to be scooped up in days

Companies that want a temporary work visa for potential foreign hires will today begin applying to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The demand for the 85,000 available slots will likely be high, if previous years are any indication. The agency expects they will reach that number of requests in five business days, Politico’s Morning Tech…

Sunday Talk With Senator Grassley on Work Visas

Q: What is an H-1B Visa? A:  An H-1B visa is a temporary, employment-based visa status for skilled foreign guest workers. Administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the H-1B program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for jobs requiring a college degree or equivalent experience.  The fast-growth IT industry has a high…