chances of being included to h1b cap

[jwl808]

hello there! I am a foreign graduate who passed the fpgee and toefl ibt. I am hoping to be one of those who will be lucky to be included in the cap this year. Anyone please who has any information on whether it is alright and legal to apply to various company for a sponsorship to increase the chances of making it to the quota? Please enlighten me....

[MASHURA]

Hi
I read somewhere that you will be penalized for submitting more than one application.

[bleach001]

I am not sure about this ruling. Actually, Mashura might be talkin about the petitioners and not the candidate for H-1B. Companies aren't allowed to submit multiple applications for one candidate but I think the candidate can seek as many sponsors who are willing to file an H-1B peition on his behalf.
Anyway, don't quote me on this because rules change so consult laywers instead.

[jwl808]

Thank you Mashara for the information.

[jwl808]

Hi bleach001. That makes sense. If an hib candidate applied for sponsorship to say 3 companies and the companies simultaneously filed the application to the uscis on April 1, I think only one will be picked(still depends on luck though) by the lottery system and automatically rejects the other 2. Thus increasing the candidates chances of making it to the cap. Just my thought...still needs further enlightenment...Any immigration lawyer who can help us? It will be a big help and greatly appreciated.

[deepak_sharma]

Hi guys, please update us if anyone get information about that.I tried to consult with my friend's but havn't get any sure response.
Thanks

[jwl808]

Happy new year guys! A friend of mine who made it to the cap last april 2007 informed me that he knew someone who made it to the cap twice(meaning, 2 companies sponsored the guy). The problem lies when he/she chose the other company over the other and she was made to pay the fees and damages by the company she didn't choose. I was surprise why they allowed 1 individual with the same profile like name, birthday, address etc... to be picked twice. I wonder how it will be this april 2008. Anymore info?????? thank you.

[kiko85]

heyy
i passed the FPGEE and TOEFL but still yet didnt receive my certificate. Can i start looking for a sponsor from now or do i have to wait for my FPGEC before i can get into contact with any sponsor??

[jwl808]

Hi Kiko85! Just send your application via email and tell them your situation. They will email back to you and you can start from there. Just try, try, try,...... Good Luck!
Are you from PI?

[kiko85]

Thanks for your reply, I'm not from PI I'm from Egypt