H-1B Lottery Results: Got unlucky with your application? Expert outlines options
8 months, 3 weeks ago

H-1B Lottery Results: Got unlucky with your application? Expert outlines options

Hindustan Times  

The dream of working in the United States is one that many international professionals cherish. Steven Brown, a Houston-based immigration attorney focusing on business and investor immigration, offers valuable insights and alternative paths for those not selected in the H-1B lottery. US Immigration Lawyer explains the options for unlucky H-1B candidates OPT Status and H-1B Lottery Eligibility One of the common misconceptions among international students is that they need to be on Optional Practical Training to apply for the H-1B lottery. Exploring Alternative Visa Paths The H-1B visa is just one of several high-skilled visa categories available. Possibility of a Second H-1B Lottery While Brown is cautious not to give false hope, he mentions an interesting trend, "In the last four fiscal years, only one has not had a second lottery.

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H-1B visa: USCIS to conduct 2nd-round lottery this year too. Here’s what’s exempt, what’s not

Live Mint  

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Hindustan Times  

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Another glitch mislabels H1B lottery selections as ‘Submitted’, here's what to do

Hindustan Times  

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

USCIS wraps up H1B visa lottery for FY 2025, notifications rolling out tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services is done with the lottery to select beneficiaries for H1B visas, including the master’s cap for advanced degree holders. On Thursday, USCIS announced on X : “Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap petitioners: random selections have been made and notifications are being sent to myUSCIS accounts beginning yesterday and continuing over the next few …

FY 2025 H1B cap registration period details announced: Here's what you need to know
9 months, 1 week ago

FY 2025 H1B cap registration period details announced: Here's what you need to know

Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

US announces overhaul of its annual lottery for H-1B visas

Hindustan Times  

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The Hindu  

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US Citizenship and Immigration Services announces second lottery round for H-1B visas in FY 2024. All you need to know
1 year, 4 months ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Second lottery round for H-1B applicants to be conducted this year: U.S. immigration service
1 year, 4 months ago

Second lottery round for H-1B applicants to be conducted this year: U.S. immigration service

The Hindu  

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1 year, 7 months ago

H1B lottery scam: How not to fall victim to visa fraud

Live Mint  

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1 year, 8 months ago

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Live Mint  

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News 18  

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3 years, 10 months ago

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News 18  

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Biden administration delays implementation of Trump era rule on H-1B
3 years, 10 months ago

Biden administration delays implementation of Trump era rule on H-1B

The Hindu  

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3 years, 11 months ago

U.S. to modify H-1B visa selection process, to give priority to wages, skill level

The Hindu  

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US to Modify H1B Visa Selection Process, to Give Priority to Wages, Skill Level
3 years, 11 months ago

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News 18  

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3 years, 11 months ago

US to amend H-1B visa process, wages and skill to get priority over lottery system

India Today  

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Trump administration proposes eliminating H-1B visa lottery
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump administration proposes eliminating H-1B visa lottery

Live Mint  

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4 years, 1 month ago

H-1B visa: Trump govt proposes scrapping of computerised lottery system

Live Mint  

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Donald Trump administration proposes to scrap computerised lottery system to select H-1B visas
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump administration proposes to scrap computerised lottery system to select H-1B visas

Firstpost  

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