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In Numbers: Selection Chances in H-1B Lottery
Discover the odds of the H-1B Lottery 2024 (FY2025) and the chance to secure one of the 85,000 available seats.
Raj Singh
Nov 7, 20241 min read


HR GUIDE: How to change status from H-1B to F-1 (Day-1 CPT)
How to switch from H-1B to Day-1 CPT program? What universities allow Day-1 CPT? Does the employer pay for Day-1 CPT?
Carolina Bicudo
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Navigating the New H-1B Lottery: Key Changes and Timelines for 2024 (FY2025)
The H-1B lottery season is upon us. Here's all you want to know about the lottery process and beyond. We also talk about some things that...
Emily McIntosh
Jan 31, 20241 min read


USCIS to run a second H-1B lottery - July, 2023 for FY2024
USCIS will run a second H-1B lottery in July - August 2023. This is a result of the lottery fraud that USCIS discovered and investigated.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 27, 20232 min read


2023 (FY 2024) H-1B Lottery Timeline
USCIS announced on January 28, 2023 that the H-1B lottery registration for 2023 (Fiscal Year 2024) will open on March 01, 2023. Details here
Emily McIntosh
Jan 30, 20235 min read


Ultimate Guide to the 2022 H-1B Lottery & Petition Processes
With the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
Raj Singh
Jan 19, 20226 min read


Can I travel on visa this December?
Can I travel on H-1B/OPT/CPT in December? Employees on new/transfer H-1B will have to get visa stamped. Employees on OPT should not risk....
Emily McIntosh
Sep 9, 20213 min read


International Students on F-1 can now file for OPT online
F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) can now file Application for Employment Authorization (I-765) online.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 27, 20211 min read


Will there be a second H-1B Lottery?
There may NOT be a second H1B lottery this year. Here's why there was a second lottery last year and why there might not be one this year.
Raj Singh
Apr 5, 20213 min read


What are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?
USCIS got 275K applications last year. Employees with an advanced degree from the U.S. have about 39% chance of selection at the lottery.
Raj Singh
Mar 15, 20212 min read


Do international students on F1 visa or OPT have to return the COVID relief money
Should I return the money?
Short answer. No. If you received the benefit based on your 2019 taxes then you are legally eligible.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 10, 20212 min read
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