USCIS has announced that the registration period for H-1B visas has officially closed, with selected registrations expected to be completed by March 31. Following this, the petition filing window for employers and foreign professionals whose registrations were selected will open for at least 90 days.
Key Details:
- Registration period closed: March 31, 2023, for selected applicants.
- Petition filing window: Opens shortly after the selection process and lasts for at least 90 days.
- Alternative options for unselected applicants include O-1 visas for extraordinary ability, L-1 visas for multinational employees, and TN status for Canadian and Mexican professionals.
- Other pathways may include cap-exempt H-1B opportunities and STEM OPT extensions.
For those whose H-1B registrations were not selected, it is important to consider alternative immigration pathways rather than viewing the process as concluded. Each individual’s situation is unique, and exploring different options can provide new opportunities for employment in the U.S.
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Source: Saja Raoof