Are you filing for H-1B in FY2009 ?

If you are filing for H-1B for FY2009, then please read the below carefully.

[Source : USICS.gov]

For Fiscal Year 2009, the first filing date is Tuesday, April 1, 2008. Cap subject petitions received before that date will be rejected. Petitions are filed at Vermont and California Service Centers, depending on jurisdiction.

USCIS published "Helpful Hints for Filing a FY 2009 H-1B Cap Case: Short Version" which talks about the list of measures the petitioner can take to ensure that their petition is correctly filed.

Here is the synopsis of the same.

1. Clearly label all H-1B cap cases in red ink on top margin of Form I-129 petition.
2. Fill out Form I-129 and supplements correctly, consistently and completely.
3. Employer must submit the correct fees as seen on form instructions (separate checks for each are best).
4. Please send only one petition per envelope.

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