Overview of Changes to H1B Lottery System

The H-1B visa bids tripled from 2021 to 2023 after the government slimmed down the bulky paperwork to be eligible for the lottery, saying that

However, you shouldn't assume that you have an H-1B visa just because your employer or attorney submitted a registration on your behalf or USCIS

h1b lottery visa USCIS actually conducts two lotteries The first lottery is for visa applications filed on behalf of employees having advanced degrees

h1b visa lottery After petitioning for an H1B visa, if the petition is selected in the lottery, the petition receipt number and receipt notice from the USCIS will be forwarded