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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has opened the 90-day filing period for petitioners whose registrations were selected in this year’s H-1B lottery.
Preliminary analysis suggests that this year’s cap-selection rate was even lower than last year’s, when a record number of registrations were submitted. 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 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. BAL will provide additional cap-season updates as information becomes available.
This alert has been provided by the BAL U.S. Practice Group. For additional information, please contact berryapplemanleiden@bal.com.
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