[marcjgm]

I don't mean to be mean, but this is a pointless piece. There's a number of reasons for such a high rate of acceptance and the piece doesn't really tell much more aside from some salary info.

One reason so many who apply actually get H1-Bs is that there is a cutoff (at which point they don't accept new applicants). This is (for the last few years) about a week after they're actually released (April). Though you can apply before this time, companies usually want you to start asap and so won't apply unless the time frame for application is right.

The threshold for application is also super high (doc requirements, company proof, $$$), thus increasing the likelihood that an application put forward will most likely be accepted. Most immigration lawyers will counsel against putting forward applications they think won't succeed to avoid the having angry clients. It's pretty clear (80-90% certainty) to most immigration lawyers what will and won't work.

Not sure what this study really tells us aside from the fact that it's so hard just to apply for an H1B that if you do, you'll probably get it.