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> 1) people who got a software developer job with the H1B visa. How many companies you contacted? When did you contact them? Is February too late? Were you interviewed remotely or at their US office?

Getting a job like @pbiggar said is a total crapshoot that is completely stochastic. Interviews are weakly correlated with how good you are. So you can apply as often as you want. Now, I am assuming you are not in the U.S. so here are issues that can happen: Very few companies will fly you out here for an on site visit. This means that quite a few companies will balk at the idea of recruiting someone that they just can interview on Skype (unless you are very good.)

I got a job offer in June last year ten days or so before the H1B cap was getting over. I got the H1B filed successfully under the nick of time because my company has an excellent lawyer. On the other hand, delays during the filing process could mess with you.