Attention all employers and prospective H-1B visa applicants! The clock is ticking, and you only have two days left to register for this year's H-1B visa lottery. The registration period, which opened on March 1st, will officially close on March 22nd, marking the final opportunity to enter the lottery for coveted H-1B visas.
The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require specialized knowledge and expertise. This includes fields such as technology, science, engineering, mathematics, and medicine. Each year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts a lottery to select a limited number of H-1B visa beneficiaries from the pool of registered applicants.
Employers or their authorized representatives must complete the H-1B registration process through the USCIS online registration system. Each prospective H-1B worker must be registered individually, and there is a nominal fee associated with each registration.
During the registration process, employers will provide basic information about the H-1B petition, including the beneficiary's name, birth date, country of birth, passport number, and other relevant details. Once registered, applicants will await the lottery selection results to determine if they have been selected for further processing of their H-1B visa petitions.
With only two days remaining in the registration period, it's crucial for employers and prospective H-1B applicants to act swiftly and ensure their registrations are submitted before the deadline. The H-1B visa program is highly competitive, with a limited number of visas available each year. By registering before the deadline, applicants maximize their chances of being selected in the lottery and securing an H-1B visa for employment in the United States.
Following the closure of the registration period, USCIS will conduct a random selection process to choose the beneficiaries who will be eligible to submit full H-1B visa petitions. Selected applicants will be notified via their USCIS online accounts, and employers will have a specified period to submit the complete H-1B petitions on behalf of the selected beneficiaries.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to participate in the H-1B visa lottery. Whether you're an employer seeking to hire skilled foreign workers or an individual looking to pursue employment opportunities in the United States, the H-1B visa program offers a pathway to fulfilling your professional aspirations. Act now and ensure your registration is submitted before the March 22nd deadline. Your future in America could be just a few clicks away!