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Announcing FY 2025 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period and Online Filing of H-1B Petitions

As a new fiscal year approaches, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is taking definitive steps to enhance the H-1B visa registration process’s integrity. The final rule announced by USCIS seeks to minimize fraud potential and establish a more equitable chance for each beneficiary during the selection process. With this development, USCIS also introduces the initial registration dates for the

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2025 H-1B Cap: A Comprehensive Guide to The H-1B Visa Lottery

The H-1B Visa Program The H-1B visa program remains a critical pathway for U.S. employers to hire international talent in specialty occupations. As the 2025 H-1B cap season approaches, it is imperative for employers to begin preparing and planning their strategy for petitioning. With significant expertise and years of successful filings, Litwin & Smith is poised to assist businesses in

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FY2025 H-1B Cap Non-Immigrant Worker Petition: Key Information and Guidance

Litwin & Smith, a leading law firm in H1-B Visas and immigration services, is dedicated to assisting employers with the H-1B visa process. The H-1B visa enables U.S. employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, and for new candidates, an employer pre-registration is required. Increased Complexity in H-1B Petitions The H-1B petition process has grown in complexity, demanding

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FY2025 H-1B CAP NON-IMMIGRANT WORKER PETITION

The H-1B allows employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant basis in specialty occupations. For candidates who have not been previously approved for H-1B employment, these candidates’ H-1B petition requires employer pre-registration. Below is the information. The H-1B petition has increased in level of difficulty and the documentation required to establish the position offered or

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USCIS States H-1B Visa Cap for FY2024 Reached and Lottery Performed

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the agency has received sufficient electronic registrations to meet the cap on H-1B visas for fiscal year (FY) 2024. As such, it has performed a lottery to randomly select registrants who will be chosen to apply for these visas. Registrants may check the USCIS portal to determine if they have been

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How the H-1B Lottery Works for FY 2024

Registration for H-1B visas is open from March 1st through the 17th of this year. However, registering is just the first step in a much longer process. Before a registrant can begin the application process, they must be chosen in the annual H-1B lottery.  This lottery system is the most equitable way USCIS has found to manage the influx of

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USCIS Opens Registration for FY 2024 H-1B Visas

As of noon eastern time on March 1st, USCIS has officially opened the registration period for H-1B visas for fiscal year (FY) 2024. The registration period lasts through noon EST on March 17th, and late registrations will not be accepted unless the registration cap is not reached.  During the registration period, prospective applicants and their representatives can submit their information

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