In anticipation of the H-1Bcap filing date of April 1, 2013, MU Law will be holding a free teleconferencefor our clients on February 13, 2013 at 2PM / 11AM PT.  Interested clientsshould email MU’s Lauren Gramke,who can register you for the teleconference.


Last year the H-1B cap wasreached on June 11, 2012; we expect that the demand will be greater this year. It is imperative that all H-1B cap-subject Petitions are filled on April1, 2013 in order to insure that the H-1B Petition qualifies under this year’sH-1B cap.

H-1B cap-subject petitionsinclude:
* International studentsworking on an EAD card under an OPT or CPT program after having attended a U.S.school
* International employeesworking on a TN may need an H-1B filed for them in order for them to pursue apermanent residency (green card) case
* Prospective internationalemployees in another visa status e.g. H-4, L-2, J-1, F-1
* H-1B workers with a capexempt organization
* Prospective internationalemployees currently living abroad

In addition to the H-1B capdiscussion, MU lawyers will also provide an employment-based immigrationlegislation update.


Please contact your MU immigration attorney if you have any questions about this MU Visa Advisor orany other immigration issue.