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U.S. employers are encouraged to begin considering alternative visa routes for individuals who were not selected in the lottery. A record 236,000 H-1B petitions were received this season, exceeding the caps for the fourth straight year and underscoring the importance of finding other options for candidates who will not obtain H-1B visas.
Some common alternative routes for temporary foreign workers include:
BAL Analysis: Employers are encouraged to work with their BAL attorney to explore alternatives for current candidates and to map out long-term strategies for their workforce.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact BerryApplemanLeiden@bal.com.
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