It's almost April, which means that the H1-B filing season for fiscal year 2010 is fast approaching. Since USCIS expects more than enough petitions to reach the quota (despite the economic downturn), the computerized lottery system will be in place once again to choose which petitions will be processed to completion. It is strongly suggested that employers gather all the necessary paperwork in advance and make sure the petitions arrive on April 1, 2009.

USCIS regulations prohibit an employer from filing multiple petitions for one person, although they are permitted in certain circumstances to submit one standard petition and one advanced-degree petition for the same person if applicable.

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