We have published all labor applications filed by U.S. employers during the whole fiscal year 2020 through our online database system.
From October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020, Department of Labor made decisions on 577,334 labor condition applications for H-1B visa jobs, about 13% lower than last year. However, the number of denied or withdrawn cases were also substantially lower. (view detailed report).
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Total LCA |
Certified |
Denied |
Withdrawn |
| 2020 |
577,334 |
558,626 |
3,983 |
14,725 |
| 2019 |
664,616 |
613,745 |
5,893 |
44,978 |
| 2018 |
654,360 |
599,782 |
8,480 |
45,951 |
| 2017 |
624,650 |
568,145 |
8,480 |
48,025 |
| 2016 |
647,852 |
569,646 |
9,220 |
21,894 |
| 2015 |
618,810 |
547,278 |
10,983 |
19,472 |
| 2014 |
519504 |
455,144 |
11,938 |
16,069 |
| 2013 |
442,275 |
38,2951 |
12,170 |
11,707 |
While we are updating employer profiles and preparing annual visa job reports. You can use following links to search potential job opportunities and pitch employers directly.
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
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We have published all labor petitions filed during the first nine months of fiscal year 2020 through the upgraded LCA system. Our legacy database system is retiring and the new system has significantly expanded the scope of labor data available to our members. Search 2020 LCA Now!
During this period, Department of Labor made decisions on over 462,000 labor condition applications for H-1B visa jobs, and approved nearly 440,000 of them. These numbers are lower than previous years due to the new H-1B electronic registration process implemented in March,2020.
Since employers no longer have to file labor petitions before they receive the lottery winner notices, our LCA database now more accurately reflects the hiring of visa sponsors.
While we are still adding new features to the LCA system, please use following links to understand new rules and regulations, search potential job opportunities and pitch employers directly.
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
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We have published all labor petitions filed during the first six months of fiscal year 2020 through the
upgraded LCA system. Our legacy database system is retiring and the new system has significantly expanded the scope of labor data available to our members.
Search 2020 LCA Now!From October 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020, Department of Labor made decisions on 272,089 labor condition applications for H-1B visa jobs. This number is much lower this year due to
the new H-1B electronic registration process implemented in March,2020. Employers do no have to file petitions before they receive the lottery winner notice.
| |
10/14-3/2015 |
10/1/15-3/31/2016 |
10/2016-3/2017 |
10/2017-3/2018 |
10/2018-3/2019 |
10/2019-3/2020 |
| Total LCA |
382,259 |
423,006 |
420,436 |
410,605 |
412,424 |
272,089 |
| Certified |
351,962 |
383,204 |
381,308 |
377,492 |
375,444 |
257,283 |
| Denied |
6,427 |
5,904 |
5,512 |
5,388 |
4,082 |
1,914 |
| Withdrawn |
23,870 |
33,898 |
33,616 |
27,725 |
32,898 |
12,892 |
While we are still adding new features to the LCA system, please use following links to understand new rules and regulations, search potential job opportunities and pitch employers directly.
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please
polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
Not all jobs are created equal!
http://www.myvisajobs.com
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USCIS announced that employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for the fiscal year 2021 cap must first electronically register and pay the associated $10 H-1B registration fee. read full announcement
Under this new process, employers will complete a registration process that requires only basic information about their company and each requested worker. USCIS will open an initial registration period from March 1 through March 20, 2020. The H-1B random selection process will then be run on those electronic registrations.
The winners will then be notified by the USCIS to file the I-129 H-1B cap petitions throughout the FY-2021 cap season. Employers who receive the winner notice from the USCIS will be given "60 days" from the date of winner notices to file the H-1B cap petitions with the USCIS.
The electronic registration process will dramatically streamline processing by reducing paperwork and data exchange, and will provide an overall cost savings to petitioning employers. However, the lottery on registration rather than the petition itself may lead to huge increase in numbers of registrations and further reduce the winning rate.
Anyway, the registration is less than three months away. H-1B season will begin soon, take following action now!
- Update Resume and Career Profile
- Review H-1B Sponsors by Occupation, Industry and Location
- search H-1B Jobs in your occupation
Not all jobs are created equal!
http://www.myvisajobs.com
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USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions that are subject to the FY 2020 cap on April 1, 2019. Please check here to see the new rule that will go into effect on April 1.
It is your responsibility to ensure that Form I-129 is completed accurately and submitted properly. Please follow these steps to ensure your attorney or your employer properly file your H-1B cap-subject petition:
- Complete all sections of the Form I-129 petition, including the H Classification Supplement and the H-1B Data Collection and Filing Fee Exemption Supplement.
- Make sure each form has an original signature, preferably in black ink. Ensure all signatures comply with Policy Memorandum.
- Include signed checks or money orders with the correct fee amount. Please submit separate checks for each fee associated with the filing.
- Submit all required documentation and evidence with the petition at the time of filing to ensure timely processing.
- Ensure that the Labor Condition Application (LCA) properly corresponds to the position in your petition.
- You must file the petition with the correct USCIS service center. Read more on Where to Mail Your H-1B Cap-Subject Petition.
Please also check additional documents required with your petition:
- Signed, certified Department of Labor LCA (ETA 9035), copy acceptable.
- Evidence of Beneficiary's Educational Background(with English translations when applicable).
- A Copy of the H-1B Petition, if the beneficiary will be applying for a nonimmigrant visa abroad
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
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We have published all labor applications(LCA) filed by U.S. employers during the first 9 months of fiscal year 2018 through our legacy database system.
From October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, Department of Labor processed 541,555 LCA for H-1B visa jobs: 7,159 were denied, 37,054 were withdrawn.
U.S. employers still submitted large number of LCA after April when the annual quota for H-1B Visa was used up. The total number is estimated to be over 140K at the end of July. Click here to understand why.
| |
Year to Date |
First Quarter |
Second Quarter |
Third Quarter |
| Total LCA |
541,555 |
94,561 |
315,783 |
131,003 |
| Certified |
497,342 |
82,223 |
295,217 |
119,902 |
| Denied |
7,159 |
1,560 |
3,828 |
1,771 |
| Withdrawn |
37,054 |
10,778 |
16,946 |
9,330 |
Please use following links to search potential job opportunities and pitch employers directly.
Our new visa job database is now updated daily with full copies of original petitions. However, we still maintain the legacy system which is updated once every quarter with case summary only. Some cases might not appear on both systems due to various reasons.
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
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We have just published all labor petitions filed by U.S. employers during the first six months of fiscal year 2018 through our legacy database system. It includes all the LCA filed by employers for FY2019 cap subject H-1B petitions.
From October 1, 2017 to March 31, 2018, Department of Labor made decisions on 410,605 labor condition applications for H-1B visa jobs: 5,388 were denied, 27,725were withdrawn.
| |
10/1/14-3/31/2015 |
10/1/15-3/31/2016 |
10/1/2016-3/31/2017 |
10/1/2017-3/31/2018 |
| Total LCA |
382,259 |
423,006 |
420,436 |
410,605 |
| Certified |
351,962 |
383,204 |
381,308 |
377,492 |
| Denied |
6,427 |
5,904 |
5,512 |
5,388 |
| Withdrawn |
23,870 |
33,898 |
33,616 |
27,725 |
Please use following links to search potential job opportunities and pitch employers directly.
Our new visa job database is now updated daily with full copies of original petitions. However, we still maintain the legacy system which is updated once every quarter with case summary only. Some cases might not appear on both systems due to various reasons.
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
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We have published all labor applications(LCA) filed by U.S. employers during the first 9 months of fiscal year 2017 through our
legacy database system.
From October 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, Department of Labor received 528,146 LCA for H-1B visa jobs: 6,989 were denied, 38,784 were withdrawn.
U.S. employers still submitted large number of LCA after April 1 when the annual quota for H-1B Visa was used up. The total number is estimated to be over 140K at the end of July.
Click here to understand why.
| |
Year to Date |
First Quarter |
Second Quarter |
Third Quarter |
| Total LCA |
528,146 |
93,522 |
326,905 |
107,719 |
| Certified |
482,373 |
80,395 |
305,769 |
96,209 |
| Denied |
6,989 |
1,369 |
4,143 |
1,477 |
| Withdrawn |
38,784 |
11,758 |
16,993 |
10,033 |
Please use following links to search potential job opportunities and pitch employers directly.
Our new visa job database is now updated daily with full copies of original petitions. However, we still maintain the legacy system which is updated once every quarter with case summary only. Some cases might not appear on both systems due to various reasons.
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please
polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
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We have published all labor applications filed by U.S. employers during the first three months of fiscal year 2017 through our legacy database system.
From October 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016, U.S. employers filed
93,533 labor condition applications for H-1B visa jobs: 1,369 were denied, 3,190 were withdrawn, 9,809 were
withdrawn after being certified.
During the same time, Department of Labor made decisions on
24,911 labor certifications for employment green card:1,582 were denied, 806 were withdrawn.
| First Quarter |
2012 |
2013 |
2014 |
2015 |
2016 |
2017 |
| LCA for H1B Visa |
80,613 |
68,239 |
78,871 |
89,231 |
93,372 |
93,533 |
| LC for Green Card |
11,352 |
13,606 |
11,064 |
16,618 |
26,943 |
24,911 |
Please use following links to search potential job opportunities and pitch employers directly.
Our new visa job database is now updated daily with full copies of original petitions. However, we still maintain the legacy system which is updated once every quarter with case summary only. Some cases might not appear on both systems due to various reasons.
U.S. employers are always looking for skilled workers, even in holiday seasons. Please
polish your resume and update your career profiles regularly.
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H-1B visa allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign professionals in specialty occupations for up to six years. The following are the four most common reasons for denials of H-1B Visa:
- The employer does not appear to be a real, established, operating U.S. company with the capacity to hire and pay an H-1B worker. The employer has to provide documentation, such as a tax identification number, tax returns or financial statements. Website printouts, brochures, photographs of the employer's premises, and any licenses or stock certificates will also helpful.
- The employer fails to establish that an employer-employee relationship exists. The relationship must continue to exist with the beneficiary throughout the duration of the requested H-1B validity period. read more about employer-employee relationship
- The foreign worker does not have the required education or experience. H-1B occupations usually require the attainment of a bachelor degree or its equivalent in order to enter the profession. Many jobs also require other qualifications such as previous training and work experience. Professional jobs may also require state-issued licenses and professional degrees. read more about H-1B requirements
- The offered employment does not meet the "specialized knowledge" requirement. The H-1B visa is designed to be used for foreign workers in "speciality occupations", which require theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge in a field of human endeavor. read more about H-1B occupations
Before the H-1B petition can be filed with USCIS, the employer must fill a Labor Condition Application(LCA) with the Department of Labor. Please use following link to search denied applications:
http://www.myvisajobs.com/H1B-Visa/SearchLCA.aspx It is autumn, time for you to
update your career profile and
pitch potential employers!
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