The Fiscal Year 2015 H-1B season is quickly approaching and has been projected to be yet another short season.
Each Fiscal Year (FY), which starts on October 1, 65,000 H-1B visas become available for what is referred to as the “General Cap,” and 20,000 H-1B visas become available for what is referred to as the “Master’s Cap.” Those individuals holding a U.S. Master’s degree or higher may fall within the Master’s Cap; all others fall within the General Cap. The FY H-1B filing season opens six months before each FY, i.e., during the first week in April.
The FY 2015 H-1B Cap season will open on April 1, 2014 with employment beginning October 1, 2014.