The H1B cap lottery is a system used by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services （USCIS） to randomly select petitions for H1B visas when the number of applications exceeds the annual cap. This process determines which applicants will have their petitions processed for the upcoming fiscal year.
In India, this system has significant implications for professionals seeking employment opportunities in the United States. Many Indian IT professionals, engineers, and other skilled workers participate in the H1B lottery each year, hoping to secure positions with American companies.
The lottery process typically occurs in April for the fiscal year starting in October. Indian applicants must ensure their petitions are properly filed and meet all eligibility requirements before the lottery selection takes place. |
