Attention employers and professionals: H-1B visa numbers will become available again soon! The H-1B classification is the most popular temporary work status for professional positions. This news is important for both employers who plan on hiring foreign-national professionals and foreign-nationals who have a U.S. job offer and a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience). The application should be submitted April 1, 2015 (the government will reject applications submitted earlier.) If approved, work authorization will begin October 1, 2015. It is important to prepare these applications packages thoroughly. To ensure timely filing of an H-1B application and avoid a rush service fee, we should start by January 20, 2015.