H-1B cap case filed? What next? July Visa Bulletin Highlights

Topic: H-1B cap case filed? What next? July Visa Bulletin Highlights

👩‍⚖️ GUEST: Prashanthi Reddy
👩‍💼 HOST: Nipasa Pradhan

4:00 – What is H-1B cap?

6:06 – How long does it typically take to receive the receipt notice after filing an H-1B cap case, and what information does it include?

10:49 – What documents and forms does USCIS review for H-1B petitions, and how can employers monitor their processing status?

16:51 – What are common reasons for receiving an RFE in the H-1B petition process, and how should one respond effectively?

23:25 – What are the potential outcomes of an H-1B petition, and what actions should be taken if it is denied?

28:53 – How does one schedule a visa stamping appointment at a US consulate or embassy, and what documents are needed for the process?

30:09 – Can I travel to India and return to the US with my H4 approval, without needing to go for visa stamping again, given my previous H1B visa expires in September 2024?

30:57 – Can I use my H-1B lottery selection if my employer raised an LCA but didn’t file due to job availability issues, or must I start the process over?

35:09 – How do “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications” differ in the visa bulletin, and what steps should applicants take when their priority date becomes current?

41:31 – How do consular officers and USCIS determine if an applicant is documentarily qualified, and what role does the order of priority dates play in visa allocation?

45:32 – What proactive measures and contingency plans should I consider for our H-1B cap case to address potential RFEs or denials amid current regulatory uncertainties impacting visa adjudications?

48:57 – After your employer files your FY2025 H-1B Cap petition, your status does not automatically change to H-1B on October 1. You can use your STEM OPT employment authorization until it expires in February next year before transitioning to H-1B status

52:02 – Being selected under the regular H-1B cap despite having a US master’s degree won’t impact your application. You can have multiple H-1B applications pending with different employers simultaneously.

53:26 – How long does it typically take for an H-1B visa to process through regular processing at the California Service Center?

54:35 – when will they announce if there will be a second lottery? how has layoff impacted H-1b filing this year ?

57:44 – What is the distinction between ‘cap-subject’ and ‘cap-exempt’ H-1B petitions, and could you provide examples to illustrate each category?

59:54 – Can someone on an F2 visa in the US seek employment in H-1B cap-exempt positions? If so, how can they begin searching for these opportunities?

1:01:06 – Does the H-1B master’s quota have a lottery system, or does the lottery system only apply when the regular cap reaches its limit?

1:02:13 – How can cross-border university-corporate partnerships enhance my H-1B cap case application by fostering innovation and facilitating knowledge transfer?

1:04:35 – immigration tip

1:05:18 – will the upcoming election affect the H1B scenario?

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