H-1B cap Articles
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H-1B Cap Exempt Employers
Published on July 06, 2023The H-1B visa is intended for foreign professionals who are hired by U.S. employers for their skills and expertise in a specialized occupation. However, the H-1B visa has an annual cap of 65,000. Unlike the regular and advanced degree categories, the H-1B cap exempt category does not have a set quota or annual limit. In…
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H1B Lottery Results: The Definitive Guide on 2023-2024 Lottery Chances (Updated: 5/3/23)
Published on May 03, 2023On this page, you will learn all about this year’s H-1B lottery results and what the chances were of being selected in the H-1B lottery FY 2024 season. Under the regular cap, 65,000 petitions will be selected in addition to 20,000 for the advanced degree exemption. Here you’ll find what your current H-1B lottery odds…
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H-1B Master’s Cap: The Definitive Guide to Increasing Your Odds
Published on February 01, 2023As we enter the H-1B 2023-2024 season, U.S. employers and prospective foreign employees are preparing to submit their registrations and enter the annual H-1B lottery. One way to make your registration stand out is to enter the H-1B master’s cap degree exemption, a separate lottery for those who possess advanced degrees from eligible institutions. The…
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H-1B Visa 2023-2024 Cap Season Definitive Guide
Published on January 31, 2023The H-1B Visa 2023-24 cap filing season is right around the corner. It’s time to look at the H1-B visa lottery season, including H1-B registration, requirements, and potential changes. With many new changes to the H-1B 2024 lottery, there are only a few short months left before filing. Use this guide as your one-stop shop…
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H-1B Lottery 2023-2024 Predictions and Tips: The Definitive Guide [Updated 1/30/2023]
Published on January 30, 2023Tens of thousands of skilled immigrants petition for the highly sought-after H-1B visa each year. Last year during the H-1B lottery, USCIS received 483,927 registrations. Of those, USCIS did not select 356,327 (74%) and chose 127,600 (26%). Since so many people petition each year, USCIS places an annual limit on the number of H-1B visas…
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H-1B Visa Fees 2023-2024: Extension, Amendment & Transfer Cost
Published on January 03, 2023Understanding the ins and outs of the most popular U.S. work visa can save you both time and money. The H-1B visa has several unique fees that set it apart from other nonimmigrant visas. Knowing the H-1B fees, how to pay them, and who is responsible for them is essential to avoid simple errors. If…
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Non-Profit Requirements for H-1B Cap Exempt Jobs: A Complete Guide
Published on November 22, 2022When most foreign workers consider applying for the H-1B visa, their minds immediately turn to the regular and advanced degree quotas. While these two categories are of significant importance, they aren’t the only options available to qualified foreign workers. There are a number of scenarios that permit cap-exempt eligibility, which we will explore in this…
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H-1B Processing Time | Time to Approval | Complete Guide
Published on November 20, 2022H-1B processing time is one of the most crucial parts of employment immigration to the U.S. However, each year, more and more people are vying to obtain the most popular U.S. work visa, the H-1B visa. Needless to say, most people who are interested in this visa want to know everything that is involved with…
