FY 2021 H-1B cap season is approaching, making now the
perfect time to brush up on the petition process
The H-1B is one of the most popular, yet most challenging to
acquire of all the visa categories. Case in point: In 2018, U.S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received 190,000
petitions, more than 105,000 in excess of the cap. Due to several
challenges, including the current immigration landscape, early
preparation and a strong foundational knowledge of the lottery
process is crucial for employers who want to secure work
authorization for their foreign-born employees.
H-1B lottery fundamentals: 4 things you need to
know
What is the H-1B visa?
The
H-1B visa provides work authorization to foreign nationals
employed in "specialty occupations". These are roles that
require at least a bachelor's degree, or equivalent work
experience in a specific field, in a specific field. There is no
official "specialty occupation" list, and eligible roles
range
