U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released FY2023 H-1B registrations submission results. A total of 483,927 registrations were submitted, reflecting over 50% growth from FY2022. The first-round lottery included 127,600 selections from the total submitted. USCIS projects these selections will fill the current allocations.
The initial selection from FY2022 H-1B submissions was 87,500. Subsequently, USCIS completed two additional rounds of lottery selections to meet the FY2022 allocation. The additional rounds included 27,727 and 16,753. In total for FY2022, 131,970 registrations were selected.
Whether additional selections will be required is uncertain. The number of duplicate entries in the lottery is unknown. If there is a high amount of duplication in each of the registrations for the first lottery selection, additional filings may be needed to full the FY2023 H-1B allocations. Individuals should check their filing status to determine if they are eligible for any future FY2023 selections.
The total H-1B allocation remains at 85,000, with 20,000 of those for the masters’ quota. USCIS typically accepts more H-1B petitions than the cap to account for the denial, withdrawal, or rejection of filings submitted from the selection process.
The H-1B filing process opened on April 1, 2022. If you have questions about your lottery submission, your H-1B selection status, or any other immigration-related issue, contact us at ILBSG. We have extensive experience in the H-1B process. Our clients saw over 99% positive outcomes from their H-1B filings for FY2022. See how we work with you to ensure you get the right advice.
