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April 1 marked the beginning of the 90-day filing period for petitioners whose registrations were selected in this year’s H-1B lottery.
High demand and strict numerical quotas, however, mean that tens of thousands of qualified registrants were not invited to file H-1B petitions. Depending on an employee’s particular circumstances, alternative visa routes may be available. Employers are encouraged to consider alternatives for those who were not selected in the lottery. These alternatives may include:
BAL Analysis: Employers are encouraged to work with their BAL attorney to explore H-1B alternatives for their current job candidates as well as to map out long-term options 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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