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ARTICLE · 08 FEBRUARY 2022

Upcoming H-1B Visa Cap Registration Period

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The H-1B Registration is the first step for employers wanting to file a new H-1B visa petition for a prospective employee.

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Highlights

  • The H-1B Registration is the first step for employers wanting to file a new H-1B visa petition for a prospective employee.
  • If an employer's registration is chosen in the expected random lottery, the employer will then have the chance to sponsor that prospective employee for an H-1B visa.
  • This Holland & Knight alert details the upcoming 2023 H-1B Visa Cap Registration Period and related procedures.

This Holland & Knight alert details the upcoming 2023 H-1B Visa Cap Registration Period and related procedures.

When Is the Registration Period?

The registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon EST on March 1, 2022, and run through noon EST on March 18 (the H-1B Visa Cap Registration Period).

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