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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced Monday that it received 199,000 cap-subject H-1B petitions during this year’s filing period. The agency has completed the computer-generated lottery to determine which petitions will be eligible for processing.
Key Points:
BAL Analysis: The number of H-1B petitions easily exceeded the H-1B cap again this year, even as the number of petitions dropped by about 15 percent. The odds of success in the lottery are still relatively low, and companies may want to consider alternative visa options or overseas assignments for high-skilled employees whose petitions are not selected. Please consult with a BAL professional for advice regarding alternatives to the H-1B visa category and other strategic options to fulfill workforce needs. BAL is continuing to monitor for any effects the current suspension of premium processing might have on overall case timeframes.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice group. For additional information, please contact BerryApplemanLeiden@bal.com.
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