H-1B Lottery Reminder

As a reminder, Employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for Fiscal Year 2022 cap, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must first electronically register. USCIS has opened an initial registration period from March 9 through noon ET on March 25, 2021. The H-1B random lottery process, if needed, will then be run on those electronic registrations. Only those with selected registrations will be eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.

Through H-1B sponsorship, U.S. Employers can employ qualified noncitizen in Specialty Occupations—jobs that require at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent in a specialty.  Approved H-1B employees can work for the sponsoring employer for 3 years in the first instance.