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 the 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 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, 124,000 petitions were received during fiscal year 2013. (Services, H-1B Fiscal Years (FY) 2014, Cutoff 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 content with the current number of visas H-1Bs distributed. visas distributed. This decision requires research and investigation to make a sound decision on what the best option is. This paper discusses the purpose of H-1B visas, the main participants, the policy issue with the number of H-1B visas distributed, the policy options and their costs and benefits, the importance and economic implications. In the United States, an individual who is a citizen of a foreign country who wishes to travel to the United States can do so through several avenues (Business). One way is to get an H-1B visa. 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 earned a bachelor's degree or higher and possess specialized skills and/or knowledge. It is the responsibility of the sponsoring company to provide all necessary documentation... in half 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 the Employment Structures of U.S. Businesses.” November 2013. National Bureau of Economic Research. Network. February 20, 2014.Services, US citizenship and immigration. H-1B Fiscal Year (FY) Cutoff Season 2014. Apr. 15, 2013. Web. Feb. 19, 2014.—. H-1B Fiscal Years (Fiscal Year) 2014 Cutoff Season. April 15, 2013. Web. February 21, 2014. .—. I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. 07 June 2013. Web. 20 February 2013.West, Darrell. Brain drain. Brookings Institution Press, 2010. Book.