A Second Round of H-1B Visa Lottery Announced for FY 2024!

It's official! This morning, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that they will be conducting a second-round selection for the H-1B visa lottery for the fiscal year 2024.

Based on our research and conversations with immigration lawyers, we foresee a second-round H1B lottery:

• Will happen in coming weeks, most likely before July ends or at the latest, by early August

• Will select additional 20,000-25,000 H1B petitioners (highly possibly). 

Find all the details you need below👇

Initial Random Selection

In March 2023, USCIS conducted the initial random selection process on properly submitted electronic registrations for the FY 2024 H-1B cap. This process included beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. 

USCIS is authorized to grant 85,000 cap-subject H-1B visas each year. Nevertheless, as of July 27, 2023, our research and calculation indicates only around 70% of the authorized quota had been issued, leaving a significant number of available visas.

Second-Round Selection Process

In the coming weeks (most likely before July or early August), the second-round selection process will involve randomly selecting additional registrations from the pool of previously submitted electronic registrations. This process aims to ensure that the FY 2024 numerical allocations are met.

Once the second-round selection process is complete, USCIS will notify all prospective petitioners with selected registrations from this round of selection. These individuals will be deemed eligible to file an H-1B cap-subject petition for the beneficiary named in the applicable selected registration.

Those with selected registrations will have their myUSCIS accounts updated to include a selection notice. This notice will provide details on when and where to file the H-1B cap-subject petition.

Conclusion:

The USCIS announcement of a second-round H-1B visa lottery brings hope and opportunity for those awaiting their chance to work in the United States. We estimated allocation of 20,000 to 25,000+ H1B visas, this presents a significant opening for employers and foreign workers.

As we await the official announcement from USCIS regarding the exact dates and procedures for the second-round lottery, it is important for everyone to stay tuned for updates and act promptly once the second lottery is made.

Wish best of luck y’all!!! 🍀🍀🍀

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