In recent headlines, the H-1B visa has become a controversial topic. The number of visas distributed to skilled workers (H-1B) and who receives them, and whether the United States should increase or decrease this amount. Currently, the H-1B visa system is structured to administer 65,000 H-1B visas (Services, H-1B Fiscal Years (FY) 2014 Cap Season). According to the United States Department of Citizenship and Immigration, 124,000 petitions were received in FY 2013. (Services, H-1B Fiscal Years (FY) 2014 cap season). Some suggest that we need more skilled immigrant labor in our country for innovative and entrepreneurial exploration, while others oppose such a change and would prefer a decrease in the number of H-1B visas distributed , or are satisfied with the current number of visas. visas distributed. Such a decision requires research and investigation in order to make a sound decision on which is the best option. This article discusses the purpose of H-1B visas, the main participants, the policy issue related to the number of H-1B visas distributed, policy options and their costs and benefits, importance and economic implications. In the United States, a person who is a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States can do so through several routes (Business). One solution is to obtain an H-1B visa. The H-1B is a visa that allows an individual to be sponsored by a company where they live and work in the United States, for up to six (6) years. The individual must have completed a bachelor's degree or higher and possess specialized skills and/or knowledge. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring firm to provide all necessary documents......middle of paper......Web. February 22, 2014. Kim, Sunwoong. “From brain drain to brain competition”. Clotfelter, Charles. American universities in a global market. 2008. 335 - 369. Web. Pekkala Kerr, Sari, William Kerr and William Lincoln. “Skilled Immigration and U.S. Business Employment Structures.” November 2013. National Bureau of Economic Research. Internet. February 20, 2014. Services, American citizenship and immigration. H-1B Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 Capping Season. April 15, 2013. web. February 19, 2014.—. H-1B Tax Years (FY) 2014 Capping Season. April 15, 2013. web. February 21, 2014. .—. I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker. June 7, 2013. the web. February 20, 2013. West, Darrell. Brain drain. Brookings Institution Press, 2010. Book.