U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that H-1B Registration will be opening March 1st at noon and closing on March 17th at noon. With these dates quickly approaching, Employers should begin assessing their H-1B needs for registration. Employers should consider the following categories of individuals who may benefit from being in H-1B status:

1. Recent graduates employed in F-1 OPT status;
2. Candidates in another nonimmigrant status who are reaching their maximum stay in the US;
3. Candidates currently employed as H dependents who require their own independent H-1B status;
4. Candidates abroad who are subject to the H-1B cap.

The H-1B remains a lottery, therefore we recommend that employers begin assessing their H-1B needs now by identifying current and potential foreign national employees for whom H-1B status might be beneficial before the registration period begins. By preparing early, employers can collect the necessary documents and information needed to ensure they are ready for the multistep registration process and ensure their candidates get registered as soon as H-1B registration begins! We ask employers to notify us of any H-1B cap registrants as soon as possible to ensure timely registration. Our immigration team is prepared to help employers navigate this year’s H-1B cap season!

Our team is available for free consults. Please contact our Immigration Law Practice Group’s Legal Assistant, Margie Gennero at 313-965-6741 to schedule a consult today.

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