H1B Registration Deadline 2024

Based on the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) report, 127,600 was the H1B visa selection number in fiscal year 2023, which increased to 188,400 in fiscal year 2024. 

This increase in visa selection number makes it evident that H1B visas are in high demand. If you are also planning to apply for this visa, here’s all you need to know about the H1B registration deadline 2024.

What is H1B Visa

The name of the visa is the H1B Specialty Occupations, DOD Cooperative Research and Development Project Workers, and Fashion Models. This is a specific classification for non-immigrants. 

It is applicable to those who want to work in any specialty occupation/profession. The H1B visa is also for those offering services with top-notch abilities and merit for any DOD (Department of Defense) cooperative research and development project. 

Fashion models with suitable skills and merit may also apply for this visa.

H1B Visa: Highlights 

Here are some of the major highlights of the H1B visa. 

H1B Registration Deadline 2024 

The H1B registration deadline 2024 is mentioned in the table below: 

H1B Registration Process

Here are the key aspects involved in the registration process: 

1. The H1B petitioners must register online and make a payment of $10 for each H1B worker they want to hire.
2. They must provide all the basic information about themselves and the workers they want to hire.
3. After the registration, it takes a minimum of 14 days to start the selection process.
4. The selection process is done carefully with the duly submitted electronic registrations. Only those with selected registrations become eligible to file H1B cap-subject petitions that are mandatory for further processing.

Selection Process

The selection notification for registration will be notified to applicants through their USCIS online accounts. The account will display any one out of the statuses given below. 

• Selected- Chosen for filing the H1B cap petition. 
• Submitted- Submission of registration which is eligible for selection. 
• Denied- Numerous registrations were provided by/on behalf of one registrant for the same beneficiary. 
• Not Selected- Not eligible for filing H1B cap petitions. 

Invalidated-Failed Payment- Registration was submitted, although the payment method was either declined or disputed. It may have not been reconciled or is deemed to be invalid.

Conclusion

You should note the registration timelines for H1B visas carefully before applying. Be prepared with the application procedures and take proper guidance for this purpose. 

You should make sure that you avoid duplicate entries and register with the right kind of account in order to avoid rejection in the future.

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