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The FY 2026 H-1B Visa Lottery: A Quick Guide for Employers

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The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals. But with a limited number of visas and high demand, early preparation is key. Here is a quick overview of the 2026 H-1B visa lottery...more

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[Webinar] Work Visas in a Shifting Landscape – What’s Changing for Employers in 2025? - March 19th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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The ever-changing landscape of employment-based immigration continues to pose challenges for U.S. employers. With increased scrutiny on foreign national workers, compliance audits, and evolving nonimmigrant visa policies,...more

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USCIS Announces H-1B Lottery Registration Amid Recent Regulatory Changes to the H-1B Program

On February 5, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)  announced that the online H-1B lottery will take place from noon ET on March 7, 2025, until noon ET on March 24, 2025. USCIS expects to...more

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FY2026 H-1B Lottery Registration Begins

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On February 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the FY2026 H-1B Cap Lottery will open at noon Eastern Time (EST) on March 7, 2025, and run through noon...more

Ballard Spahr LLP

Navigating the H-1B Cap Season for FY 2026

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As we approach the H-1B cap season for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, it is crucial for employers to understand the process, adhere to deadlines, and be aware of recent changes, particularly regarding fees. This advisory provides an...more

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USCIS Announces Second H-1B Lottery for FY 2025: 4 Points for Employers

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Federal immigration officials just announced yesterday that they are gearing up to conduct a second round of H-1B selections to ensure all slots for the FY 2025 cap are filled. If you receive new selections, you will be...more

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Grab Your Shot: Supplemental H-2B Visas for Those Who Missed the Lottery

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Amid the ever-evolving landscape of business and workforce dynamics, the recent buzz around the H-2B visa lottery has sent ripples of anticipation and concern through companies reliant on foreign workers. As immigration and...more

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[Webinar] Preparing for the H-1B Lottery: What We Know & Tips for Success - December 20th, 12:00 pm CT

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The H-1B Visa 2024 filing season is right around the corner. Are you prepared? This expert webinar will ensure you’re ready. H-1B season is upon us, and with only a few short months left to file, now is a crucial time to...more

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H-1B Lottery Registration - New Process

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has implemented a new process for the annual H-1B lottery. Employers wishing to file H-1B cap-subject petitions with a start date of October 1, 2020, must first submit...more

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H-1B Cap Season is Here. Is Your Company Ready?

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Yesterday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the start of the fiscal year (FY) 2020 cap season, the start dates for premium processing of cap-subject H-1B petitions, and the launch of USCIS’s new...more

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H-1B Cap: Start Planning Today for "Buy American, Hire American"

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Although we are still officially in the year 2017, it is a good time for employers to start preparing for the H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019). H-1B cases must be filed between April 2, 2018 and April 7, 2018 to be...more

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