Thought Garage Tops Google Search for H1B 2009 - Encore!

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Last year, Thought Garage topped Google Search for "H1B 2008". And this year, Thought Garage did it again. Thought Garage topped Google results for H1B 2009.

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When you search for H1B 2009 on Google, Thought Garage appears on the top with the post I have written on 24th January

Thought Garage » H1B 2009: Will ‘2007 H1B Rush’ repeat in 2008?

In this post, I have analyzed whether the same rush continue in 2008 for H1B 2009 and many readers sent emails thanking for a great analysis without distorting or exaggerating the whole H1B story.

As I mentioned last year, there is no reason for my blog to appear at the top of Google search results for information regarding H1B visas, without your turning to my blog to get the updates and sharing your experiences for the benefit of other guests. I understand for some of you, getting a H1B and working in US will be a turning point in your careers and I am quite thrilled that you considered Thought Garage as one of your sources of information

A Big Thank You to all my readers.

Again, as I mentioned earlier, I could not answer all questions asked by you on posts concerned with H1B 2009 Visa process, particularly certain legal aspects.  But I am sure that I shared my experiences that might provide you with some pointers.

I understand that many of you are still considering the option of H1B to come to US to work despite the tough economy,  I wish all of you All the Best. I will post any updates as and when available.

Thank you all, once again.

Comments

Deepa said…
Hi,
Please let me know the chances of increasing the H1B visa FY2009.
April 6, 2008 at 7:20 PM
Murali said…
It is very hard to say whether the number go up this year itself. But I will keep you updated if I get to know anything about it.
April 7, 2008 at 2:35 AM
Saba Asrar said…
Hi,

Could you please update me about the no of applications received so far for the fiscal year 2009 and by when can we expect to get the petition filling results.
April 21, 2008 at 10:00 PM
Ricardo Quintero said…
Hello Everybody:
Today my sponsor told me that he had received the "receipt notice". I mean my request was selected by USCIS to be studied.
April 29, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Jaanvi said…
Hello Everybody,
My employer filed my application on April 1st but I still haven't received any kind of response from him. How long will it take for them to send receipts to the selected candidates. It is already a month and I'm really tensed because this is the second consecutive year I have applied.
May 1, 2008 at 3:30 AM
Murali said…
Jaanvi,

You should receive a notice within the next two weeks. If you had applied for premium processing, it could be earlier.

Murali
May 1, 2008 at 8:34 AM
Gowri said…
Me and my spouse had applied under premium processing. Early last week my employer had notified that my petition is approved. My wife's case is still pending to be known.

I believe there will be a notification received for either case - approved or rejected.
May 1, 2008 at 10:49 AM
Science said…
Hello Everybody,
My employer filed my application on April 1st but I still haven’t received any kind of response from him. They told me wait for first week of june 2008. even they are not telling me i am selected or what , or in really they taking such a time.
How long will it take for them to send receipts to the selected candidates. It is already a month and I’m really tensed because it may be turning point of my career. can you please update/guide me , now what i have to do.
May 14, 2008 at 12:45 AM
Nirmal said…
hy this is nirmal here, how do i know about the information for h1 visa. i m worried about my selection.is there any way to know about my h1 selection?
May 15, 2008 at 11:03 PM
Abhay said…
Nirmal,

You can ask your employer to check his bank account. If the check that he gave as INS fees is debited your application is selected
May 21, 2008 at 8:57 AM
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