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Must-Know Facts

  • PhD Advantage in H-1B Process: PhD holders have a competitive edge through the Master’s cap and are often well-positioned for roles at cap-exempt organizations, especially in academia and research.

  • Cap-Exempt and Green Card Options: PhD holders can bypass the H-1B lottery by securing employment with cap-exempt institutions.

  • Alternative Visa Options: Due to the competitive nature of the H-1B, PhD holders may also consider other pathways like the EB-2, J-1 (for research programs), O-1 (for extraordinary ability), or F-1 (for ongoing studies), depending on their career and immigration goals.

H-1B Lottery Articles

  • H-1B for PhD students

    H-1B for PhD Holders and Students

    Published on July 24, 2025

    The H-1B is a highly coveted visa, and many PhD students and graduates wonder whether it’s a viable option—or whether they can apply for one while still pursuing their degree. In this post, we’ll explore the H-1B visa for PhD students and highlight how having a PhD may give you a competitive edge in securing…

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    H1B Lottery Results: The Definitive Guide on 2025-2026 Lottery Chances

    Published on June 30, 2025

    It’s not easy to get a decent estimate of your H-1B visa lottery chances due to many complicated factors affecting your odds. We understand this frustration, so we created this guide to explain those factors and show how they affect your chances. Within, we explore historical trends, demonstrate how your degree type influences your chances,…

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    H-1B Cap Exempt Employers

    Published on June 30, 2025

    The 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 this…

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    H-1B Lottery 2025-2026 Predictions: Dates, Application Deadlines & More

    Published on June 30, 2025

    Hundreds of thousands of skilled immigrants compete for the highly sought-after H-1B visa each year.  Since so many people register each year, USCIS places an annual limit on the number of H-1B visas issued and conducts an annual lottery to randomly select the registrations. The competition for H-1B visas is fierce, and only a small…

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    H-1B Cap 2025-2026: Complete Guide on Process, Timelines, Registration, Fees

    Published on June 30, 2025

    Let’s face it: navigating the H-1B Visa lottery can be overwhelming. Between the yearly updates, legal jargon, and complicated application requirements, it’s no surprise that both employers and potential employees find themselves lost in a sea of confusing information. For this very reason, thousands of applications are denied every year. To help you prepare for…

  • Complete Guide to H1B Visa Jobs for Sponsorship | Categories, Change, and Loss

    Complete Guide to H1B Visa Jobs for Sponsorship | Categories, Change, and Loss

    Published on April 01, 2025

    One of the many benefits that the H1B visa provides is the fact that foreign professionals from all kinds of occupational backgrounds can apply. You don’t necessarily need to be a professor or an IT manager, but your job does need to be considered a “specialty position”. If you are interested in getting an H1B visa…