Employment Edward J. Hayward Oppenheimer, Wolff & Donnelly, LLP Minneapolis, MN 612 / 607-7280 ehayward@ oppenheimer.com oppenheimer.com		We need engineers. Does an annual cap prevent us from hiring foreign engineers? No. Despite the current annual cap on H-1B visas, several alternatives exist. First, the cap does not apply to individuals already in H-1B status - so hire your competition. Second, Canadian and Mexican engineers are eligible for NAFTA visas. Third, consider the J visa for trainees. Fourth, if your company is foreign-based or has foreign offices, E and L visas may be available. Finally, students may be authorized a year of practical training after graduation.

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