H-1B Lottery

Must-Know Facts

  • BREAKING NEWS: As of 3/31/25, the USCIS has conducted both rounds of the 2025-26 H-1B Lottery – Regular cap and Master’s Cap. If you submitted an H-1B registration, sign in to your USCIS account and check your selection status ASAP.
  • The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa for foreign professionals to work in the U.S. for a limited time.
  • It requires a bachelor’s degree and a U.S. job offer for a specialty position in the same field as the degree.
  • Most H1B visa holders are professionals in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).
  • Top 5 H-1B employers include Amazon.com Services LLC, Infosys Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions US, Google LLC, Tata Consultancy Services Limited

H-1B Lottery Articles

  • 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…

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

    Published on March 06, 2025

    Tens of thousands of skilled immigrants compete for the highly sought-after H-1B visa each year.  Since so many people petition each year, USCIS places an annual limit on the number of H-1B visas issued and conducts an annual lottery to select the petitions that go onto processing randomly. The competition for H-1B visas is fierce,…

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

    Published on February 12, 2025

    It’s not easy to get a decent estimate of your 2025-2026 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 lottery odds. Within, we explore historical trends, demonstrate how your degree type influences…

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

    Published on January 31, 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. With the 2025-26 H-1B Visa…

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    Important USCIS Updates for FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Process

    Published on April 30, 2024

    For individuals and employers navigating the complex landscape of immigration, staying abreast of updates from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is crucial. Recently, USCIS announced significant developments regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B numerical allocations, commonly referred to as the H-1B cap. Here’s what you need to know: Reaching the Cap USCIS…

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    H-1B Cap Exempt Employers

    Published on April 04, 2024

    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…