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Nov 116 min read

HR Guide: FY2026 H-1B Lottery | Trump Administration | Key Challenges, Changes & Timelines in 2025

Prepare for the FY2026 H-1B lottery under the evolving Trump administration policies. Stay informed about key changes & challenges for 2025

In Numbers: Selection Chances in H-1B Lottery

Raj Singh

Nov 71 min read

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.

Navigating the New H-1B Lottery: Key Changes and Timelines for 2024 (FY2025)

Emily McIntosh

Jan 311 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...

USCIS to run a second H-1B lottery - July, 2023 for FY2024

Emily McIntosh

Jul 27, 20232 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.

2023 (FY2024) H-1B Lottery Selections Announced

Emily McIntosh

Mar 28, 20233 min read

2023 (FY2024) H-1B Lottery Selections Announced

Selected or Not selected in 2023 (FY2024) H-1B lottery. Let's see what option do you have and the next steps that you can take.

HR Guide: Mistakes to avoid - 2023 H-1B Lottery Registration

Emily McIntosh

Feb 28, 20232 min read

HR Guide: Mistakes to avoid - 2023 H-1B Lottery Registration

USCIS says that the two biggest errors that they see employers make are: Creating wrong type of account & Multiple entries for same employee

Emily McIntosh

Jan 30, 20235 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

Ultimate Guide to the 2022 H-1B Lottery & Petition Processes

Raj Singh

Jan 19, 20226 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...

USCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wages

Emily McIntosh

Dec 21, 20211 min read

USCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wages

The DHS has withdrawn a rule that would allow USCIS to award H-1B visas based on higher wages.

What to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B Lottery

Raj Singh

Oct 14, 20213 min read

What to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B Lottery

The H1B Cap Lottery for the year 2022 (FY 2023) may have two rounds of lottery. The number of registration may be close to 300K.

H-1B Petition: Difference between Consular Processing & Change of Status

Raj Singh

Aug 25, 20213 min read

H-1B Petition: Difference between Consular Processing & Change of Status

Consular Processing option allows the foreign national to activate the H-1B visa by getting it stamped on the passport at a US embassy.

Compliance with Electronic LCA Posting for H-1B

Raj Singh

Jul 20, 20213 min read

Compliance with Electronic LCA Posting for H-1B

Things an employer needs to do to maintain compliance when posting LCAs electronically. Where to post the notice? Who to notify? How long?

Raj Singh

Apr 8, 20213 min read

What is the LCA? H1B process

Labor Condition Application (LCA) is the process where the DOL approves the salary that the employer is willing to pay the foreign employee.

Raj Singh

Apr 5, 20213 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.

What are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?

Raj Singh

Mar 15, 20212 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.

How can employees track H-1B registration and lottery result

Emily McIntosh

Mar 6, 20213 min read

How can employees track H-1B registration and lottery result

Your company's authorized point of contact will work with the immigration attorney to register you for the lottery by following these steps.

Raj Singh

Jan 18, 20216 min read

How to Calculate Prevailing Wage

Here's a step-by-step guide on how to calculate Prevailing Wage, so you can hire a foreign national employee through H-1B or Green Card.

2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher Wages

Emily McIntosh

Jan 7, 20212 min read

2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher Wages

UPDATED: Feb 04, 2021 On February 04, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it is delaying the implementation of this...

Ultimate Guide to the 2021 H-1B Lottery & Petition Processes

Raj Singh

Dec 17, 20206 min read

Ultimate Guide to the 2021 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...

The DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workers

Emily McIntosh

Dec 4, 20202 min read

The DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 03, 2020 that in compliance to the court orders, it will change the...