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Upcoming Changes to the H-1B Visa Program
October 2, 2003

Beginning October 1, 2003, the numbers of H-1B visas available will drop to 65,000, a decrease of almost two-thirds from the 195,000 available during the past few years. If history repeats itself, H-1B numbers may run out before October 1, 2004, which is the beginning of the government's next fiscal year and the date that numbers will be available again for 2004. The lack of H-1B visa availability will cause significant problems for U.S. businesses and their foreign national employees.
Immigration Update - DV-2005 IMMIGRANT VISA LOTTERY FOR 2003-2004
September 3, 2003

We have just received information regarding this year's version of the annual "lottery" for United States immigrant visas. Known as the "DV-2005" lottery, this program provides an opportunity for certain foreign nationals to participate in a special lottery of 50,0001 immigrant "green card" visas.
     
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