Heyy y’all, happy Hump Day! As we predicted in our previous blog, there should be a second round of the H1B lottery coming late July or early August based on reliable sources and statistics. While we are waiting for the result, come and look at the Plan Bs you could choose if not getting selected again in the second draw. Preparing for the worst and hoping for the best!
Is there a second H1B lottery?
Updated on 7/27/2023
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.
If you weren't selected in the first round of the H1B visa lottery, don't worry, there are still options available to you. Here are some alternatives to consider:
The O-1 visa is a viable alternative if your H1B lottery application is not selected. O-1 visas are intended for foreign nationals who exhibit extraordinary ability in fields such as science, education, business, arts, and athletics, or who have achieved extraordinary recognition in the entertainment industry.
Cap-exempt employment is an option for individuals who were not selected in the H1B lottery. Institutions of higher education or their affiliated nonprofit entities and nonprofit or governmental research organizations are exempt from the cap and can file H1B petitions throughout the year. If their H1B petition is approved by USCIS, you can commence employment with the employer.
If you work for a company that has an office in the US, you may be eligible to apply for an L-1 visa. To qualify, you must have worked for the company in a managerial, executive, or specialized knowledge position for at least 1 year within the last 3 years. Additionally, the L-1 visa can be used to establish an affiliated office in the US if your foreign company does not currently have a presence there.
Day 1 CPT universities can provide you with CPT authorizations and allow you to work while studying in the US. OPT and CPT are legal-to-work authorizations recognized by the USCIS. This is one of the most popular options if you are not eligible for O1 and L1 visa, and don't want to change your career to a cap-exempt h1b job.
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If your OPT is going to end soon and you are not selected in the H1B Lottery in FY 2024, studying in one of our partner Day 1 CPT Universities might be one of your options to continue your journey in the United State.
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