H1B
H1B Electronic Registration Process, March 23
In 2020 we implemented an electronic registration process for the H-1B cap. Prospective petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must first electronically register and pay the associated $10 H-1B registration fee for each prospective beneficiary.
The electronic registration process has streamlined processing by reducing paperwork and data exchange, and has provided overall cost savings to employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Under this process, prospective petitioners (also known as registrants), and their authorized representatives, who are seeking to employ H-1B workers subject to the cap, complete a registration process that requires only basic information about the prospective petitioner and each requested worker. We will open an initial registration period for a minimum of 14 calendar days each fiscal year. The H-1B selection process will then be run on properly submitted electronic registrations. Only those with selected registrations will be eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.
Selections will take place after the initial registration period closes, so there is no requirement to register on the day the initial registration period opens. Creating an online account is easy; please see the videos below.
FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registration Process Update
The H-1B cap electronic registration process was again well-received by users, who provided a high satisfaction score with the system for FY 2022 (4.87 out of 5). Registrations were submitted by more than 37,000 prospective petitioners and roughly 48% of all registrations requested consideration under the advanced degree exemption.
Per regulation, USCIS takes into account historical data related to approvals, denials, revocations, and other relevant factors to calculate the number of registrations needed to meet the H-1B cap for a given fiscal year. Based on historical data, the initial projected number of registrations required to meet the numerical limitations for FY 2022 was less than the initial projected number of registrations required for FY 2021.
For FY 2021, we received 274,237 H-1B registrations and initially selected 106,100 registrations projected as needed to reach the FY 2021 numerical allocations. We conducted a second selection in August 2020 of an additional 18,315 registrations due to low filing volume from the initial selection. This resulted in a total of 124,415 selected registrations.
For FY 2022, we received 308,613 H-1B registrations and initially selected 87,500 registrations projected as needed to reach the FY 2022 numerical allocations. On July 29, 2021, we announced that we conducted a second selection of an additional 27,717 registrations. This resulted in a total of 115,217 selected registrations. The petition filing period based on registrations selected on July 28 began on Aug. 2 and closed on Nov. 3. On Nov. 19, 2021, we announced that we conducted a third selection of an additional 16,753 registrations. This resulted in a total of 131,970 selected registrations. The petition filing period based on registrations selected on Nov. 19 began on Nov. 22, 2021, and closes on Feb. 23, 2022. Those with selected registrations will have their myUSCIS accounts updated to include a selection notice, which includes details about when and where to file.
For more information about the H-1B program, visit our H-1B Specialty Occupations webpage.
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Qn & Answ
What is the process after H1B lottery selection?
USCIS notifies employers regarding registration selection results. Employers file H1B Petition with USCIS using H1B Registration Selection Notice. USCIS processes and adjudicates the H1B petitions. USCIS re-runs lottery as needed, updates final results.
What information is needed for H1B cap registration?
The information required for the registration is basic information about the prospective employer and the prospective employee. Only those registrations selected can then result in an H-1B visa petition being filed by the prospective petitioner on behalf of the prospective employee as reflected therein.
How long does it take for H1B approval?
General processing times for H-1B status can be anywhere from two to six months, sometimes longer. If the department is in a hurry to get the H-1B petition approved, it is possible to request premium processing for an H-1B case.
How long does it take for H1B approval?
General processing times for H-1B status can be anywhere from two to six months, sometimes longer. If the department is in a hurry to get the H-1B petition approved, it is possible to request premium processing for an H-1B case.
What is the process to apply H1B visa?
Here are the steps you need to go through in order to apply for the H1B visa:
- Make sure you qualify for the H1B visa.
- Find a petitioner by applying for a job opening in the United States.
- Have the petitioning initiated by your employer.
- Apply for the H1B visa at the nearest US Embassy/Consulate in your home country.
Can H1B be rejected after lottery?
Chances of H1B Rejection After Lottery Selection? The chances of H1B approval or denial after lottery selection vary by your employer and the documents submitted. Almost 30% of H-1B applications filed by IT consulting companies like Cognizant, Capgemini are denied by USCIS as per past data.
What is the minimum salary to file H1B visa?
$60,000
The H-1B nonimmigrant, whether full-time or part-time, must actually receive hourly wages or an annual salary totaling at least $60,000 in the calendar year. The salary must be paid “cash in hand” and “free and clear.” It must also be paid when due.
How many H1B registrations received for 2022?
308,613 H-1B registrations
For FY 2022, we received 308,613 H-1B registrations and initially selected 87,500 registrations projected as needed to reach the FY 2022 numerical allocations.
Is H1B suspended for 2022?
The United States President signed an executive order banning temporary work visas and green cards for all foreigners, till 2020-end.
How many H1B applications filed for 2022?
Synopsis. According to data released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the approval rate for H-1B visas in fiscal 2022 — from October 2020 to September this year — was 97.3%. The agency received 398,267 petitions for initial and continuing employment, or renewals, during the period.
Is it difficult to get H1B visa?
H1B visa requirements can be difficult to meet because you must first be hired by a U.S. employer who is willing to sponsor you. Competition for jobs in the United States is fierce, and demand for visas to enter the US grows daily. Furthermore, there is a limit on the number of H1B visas granted each year.