<p>The USCIS announced that H-1B applications for the current year exceeded the number of visas available and that no more applications were being accepted.  That the USCIS began accepting applications on 4/1/2014 and that they closed new applications within the first week.  No more H-1B visas will be available until October 2015.  And aliens may apply next year starting 4/1/2014.</p>