u r Absolutely right Fortunefaded..These idiots should learn to do Google before they post smthing in the forum..Nagios go ahead and apply for H1b since u have a legit Job and i encourage ppl with legit Job to apply for H1B..Btw the Quota for 2009 will be open till sept 31st(didn't check the calendar ,Bottom Line last date of Sept 2010) if the quota doesn't get filled for the current fiscal year or whichever comes first...