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In March, USCIS conducted an initial random selection for registrations for the Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap. Recently, they determined they would need to select additional registrations to reach the FY 2025 regular cap and as of Aug. 5, USCIS announced a sufficient number of registrations for the second H-1B lottery had been reached and all prospective H-1B petitioners with selected registrations that are eligible to file had been notified.
Only petitioners with selected registrations are eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions and every year demand outpaces supply. Under federal law, 85,000 cap-subject visas are available each year, including 20,000 set aside exclusively for advanced degree holders. In recent years, demand for H-1Bs has skyrocketed — even through a global pandemic and an uncertain economy. On top of that, the H-1B registration fee is set to jump from $10 to $215 next year, providing another hurdle for employers hiring highly skilled foreign national talent.
The H-1B program continues to be oversubscribed, and given the low selection rate in recent years, contingency planning is as important as ever. A good H-1B contingency plan for valued employees can set an organization up for success. Whether it is a backup plan for employees whose current work authorization will expire this year or next or an effective talent recruitment plan for future employees, organizations can utilize these common H-1B alternative visa options to better ensure sponsorship:
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