As many of you have been waiting for the official USCIS update on H1B Visa 2023 season, today USCIS announced that they have completed the first round H1B lottery and notified all the selected applicants. Also, they have given guidance on how to file H1B petitions and how they will handle them for receipts notices, and when employers need to act. We will review all these details in this article.
USCIS Announcement on H1B 2023 Lottery Results
Many of our users shared that H1B 2023 Lottery Results were announced over the weekend and they were notified by USCIS online system. They shared sample selection notices as well. Today’s announcement from USCIS is a formal press release indicating the completion of the first-round H1B Lottery selection and notification process. Below is the summary of the announcement done by USCIS on the H1B 2023 lottery results
H1B 2023 Initial Registration Lottery Completed
- USCIS announced that they have received enough H1B registrations to reach the H1B regular and Masters quota cap for the Fiscal Year(FY) 2023. The regular H1B cap is 65,000 and the US Masters cap is 20,000 for a fiscal year. For more, read What is H1B Cap? Regular vs Masters Quota Cap
- They have used random selection ( lottery) to select H1B registrations to fill the H1B cap for FY 2023. There were discussions in the past of using Wage Based Lottery Selection, but it was cancelled by court.
- All the selected applicants in the first round(initial round) H1B lottery were notified, indicating that they are eligible to file for an H1B cap-subject petition.
- Selected Applicants: The selected applicants would have a status of “Selected” in the H1B registration system indicating that their registration was selected and eligible to file for H1B petition.
- Waitlisted Registrations: All the applicants’ registrations that were not selected in the first round lottery will be waitlisted until the end of the fiscal year ( February / March 2023). They will remain eligible for subsequent rounds of the lottery selection, unless invalidated for duplicates or other reasons.
- Denied Status for Duplicates : If multiple H1B registrations were submitted by the employer for the same applicant, then such applicant’s registrations would have a “Denied” Status in the online system. Also, all other registrations related to the applicant submitted by that employer will be invalid.
- Invalidated-Failed payment status: This status would appear for registrations where the payment method was not successful for any reason like declined, disputed, rejected, or cancelled after submission.
H1B FY 2023 Petition Filing Dates, Where to File
- File H1B Cap Petition : Employers can file an H1B cap-subject petition for FY 2023 starting from April 1st, 2022 for all their selected H1B applicants in the first round of lottery. The petition filing can be done only for the selected applicants and not for others.
- Service Center, Filing Period : Employers need to file H1B cap subject petition at the correct USCIS service centers as indicated on the selection notice. They have 90 days from April 1st, to file the petition. The deadline to file is June 30th.
- No Online Filing: In general H1B petition filing using form I-129 is not online. It is no different for FY 2023 season as well and employers need to file using the paper-based forms and send the physical packages. There is no online filing.
- US Masters Cap Eligibility Proof: If registerd under US Masters Cap, you need to submit relevant documentation to prove that you are eligible for the US Masters cap like degree completed certificates, transcripts or letters from Registrar indicating your US master’s is completed.
- H1B Eligibility, Supporting documents: USCIS clarified that employers need to submit all the documentation for eligibility and supporting documents like LCA, education, experience details, etc. as part of the H1B petition. Check H1B Petition Filing Checklist – What NOT to give
H1B Receipt Notice Delays, Pre-paid Mailers
- Delays in Receipt Notice : USCIS says that due to the H1B filing volumes, there maybe delays in getting H1B Receipt Notices ( I-797, Notice of Action). In general, receipt notice is a proof that the petition was accepted and it can be used to track the status of H1B petition online. Check How to check H1B Case Status on USCIS website
- Duplicate petitions : They suggest not to submit a second petition, if they have a confirmation regarding delivery of the petition package like Fedex or UPS tracking indicating the same. This is to avoid duplicate petitions. If you end up submitting more than one petition, then they will consider that as duplicate and revoke both petitions.
- When to Contact USCIS for Receipt Notice : You can contact USCIS after 30 days of the confiramtion of the delivery of the H1B package. You can call USCIS contact center for the same.
- When to file a second petition : As per USCIS, you can only file a second petition, if the Delivery service says that your H1B package was lost, re-routed and did not have any confirmation on delivery. When filing second petition, you need to clealry explain the reason for second petition and also submit a request to withdraw the first petition that was filed. Check USCIS Delivery Service Errors section on their H1B cap season page
- Suspension of Prepaid Mailers : USCIS said they are suspending the pre-paid mailers to send communication regarding the decisions or any other communication for FY 2023 season. They will use automated process that is easier and wil be sent using first-class mail.
Total H1B Registratiosn Count, Premium Processing
The announcement this year for H1B FY 2023 season is pretty similar to the previous years. Below are the details that are missing and what to expect next.
- H1B Premium Processing : There are no details on the premium processing suspension. There is no note on their I-907 premium processing form webpage as well. As there is no note on suspension, USCIS would accept premium processing for H1B cap-subject FY 2023 petitions. Read H1B Premium Processing vs Regular Processing to know more on how it works
- H1B Total Registrations, Count Splits : The press release does not have any details on the total H1B visa counts or split of regular vs masters quota registrations. They may release this data in the upcoming weeks, but for now, this press release does not have that info and their H1B registration page does not have it too.
H1B 2023 Anonymous Case Tracker
The next steps are going to be slightly long with processing times that are unknown if you do not file under premium processing. This may change with the new USCIS initiative to speed up the processing time. To know the overall trends, please add your case anonymously to the H1B 2023 Case Tracker. It is fully anonymous and can help the community, including you !
Read Next Steps after H1B Registration Lottery – Flow Chart, Timeline
What do you think of the press release? Share your thoughts, questions in the comments below
The petition package was delivered on May 26, 2022 – Do not receive the receipt number yet till July 03, 2022…. Should will be concerned
Subhani, Sometimes, it can take time. Do not worry. Only your attorney can followup.
mine also package delivered and waiting for the same .
mine also package delivered and for the same .
In which centre it is delivered?
Got the receipt number At IOE
any body has approved?
Hello Kumar,
I got selected in H1B lottery this year. Unfortunately I was told my company is in bad situation and trying to do mass layoffs in June but HR told they will support me to get the approval notice (I’m paying for premium processing). Should I ask them to apply for consular processing or change of status? Will the approval notice help in anyway to apply for cap exempt H1B petition if I find another employer?
Hi Kumar–
I am on H4 and working with h4-EAD(Valid till Jan 2024), my current employer has filed my h1b visa this year and I got selected in Lottery. I was thinking to visit India during this summer and stamp my h4 visa as well based on my husband’s h1b and my h4 approvals.
Is it recommended to go out of the country while H1B in process which will be filed before June 2022 while I travel between July/August 2022?
• Can I get stamped as H4 visa(Dropbox)and come back to US in Aug 2022 , will I be consider under H1B from Oct 1st or can i continue under H4EAD?
• I will get new I94 if I travel, will it cause any issue for H1B petition approval?
Kindly Advise.
yes you can travel get h4 stamped and return with no issue
coming to h1b : not 100% sure on my answer but so your current status is h4 : so when you H1b approves may be in july or aug or oct whenever it might be that will be your latest status once your h1b approves your h4 will be dissolved( this is the current process ) to reconfirm check with attorney.
Siri,
It is not recommended to travel during the processing of petition, if you want to work on H1B starting from October. If not, then you are free to travel.
1. If you get stamping on H4, then you cannot work on H1B. Your status during entry would be tagged as H4.
2. if they file it as Change of Status, you would get one. Read H1B COS vs Consular Processing
Hello Kumar, I got selected in lottery and filling petition but what will happen if after approval petition, I change my nationality and submit indian passport? Do I need to update petition again?
Anonymous,
As long as it was a genuine change, it is fine.
Thanks Kumar.
Did anyone from HCL Technologies got their Lottery selection for H1B FY 2023….If so please mention the date or contact email id who have you the details please.
Hi Ravi , i work for HCL America and was in same situation as you, i tried emailing my reporting managers manager, they should have got results by now. He was able reply to my email and informed that i got selected and ISG team will reach shortly. Tty raising SSD with ISG team or emailing your manager. i was informed on 12th Apr. Let me know if you were able to find out.
Thanks Vishnu, that was impressive update.
Do you work for NBCUniversal account? Same Vishnu. Is that okay if i connect you over teams.
Please suggest
Sure send me an email to vishnur8261@gmail.com, we can discuss further
I finally got selected after 3 attempts, wishing everyone the best of luck on their filling processes, for those ones not selected this year, please do not give up, there is always hope, and hope is a good thing and good things never die.
Is there any info on H1B 2023 second round lottery.
Hello,
I am on H4 Visa , currently in US. My application got selected in lottery. Once my consultancy submit h1 and gets approval. Do i need to visit India to get my h1 stamped or can i continue here without going to india. Please help
My second question here is : in case if i travel india during this period (consulantancy files h1 with uscis )and my h1 app gets approved. Do i need to stamp and come or can i come using my h4 visa ?
Nidhi,
You dont need to visit India, if they apply it as Change of Status. Read H1B Change of Status vs Consular Processing.
Can cos applied separately post getting h1 approval ?
Nidhi,
Well, technically you can, but they will need to submit the whole petition again with full fee. Check with your employer. It is best to leave the country, get stamping and re-enter than doing COS later.
When will be other rounds?
Sk,
Second one maybe after June 30th, if it happens.
Anybody got selected notice from Infy? many folks got ‘Not Selected’ email..
Dear Kumar.. i got an selection notice from consultancy. As per next step once filling starts, do you know how to search for POs(purchase order) or get a valid PO when there is a requirement by any company. Is there any forum as such?
AKumar,
You should not search for it. In general, when the H1B registration was applied in the registration system, the company declared that they had a job for you. If not, there was no offer in the first place and it is technically lying under oath by employer. It can have issues, if USCIS does an audit…
Did anyone get any notification (either selected or not selected) from Mindtree?
Haven’t got anything yet. As per registration acknowledgement mail from MT immigration team, selected people will be notified by 3rd or 4th week of April. But, not sure why they are notifying so late.
Anybody got update from Mindtree immigration team about lottery selection??
Looks like some of my friends working at senior management level already received the results and circulated the info, highest probability I bet would be that you are not selected.
Anyone received responses on March 31st ? Is it possible that attorney office might send communication later ?
My case status is still Summitted. But employer is saying that you are selected. Do I have a chance for second and third round?
How did you checked your status..
Dipesh,
No one knows, if we will even have a second or third round at this point. It is pure speculation. If the status shows submitted, you are not selected. Ask them to share the selection notice, if they say so, that way you can verify.
Did anyone get any notification (either selected or not selected) from TCS?
I don’t think so, maybe by 4th April only as already informed by TCS.
Yes, TCS has informed their associates.
Anyone from Infosys ?
Anyone received selection results from Deloitte. Have you guys checked in Seyfarth site?
I got H1 pick
While filling LCA my wage was 54k
So what is the minimum requirement for H1 b
Am in California and network engineering job title
How many years of experience you have ?
Amrish,
Check Guide to H1B Wage Levels, Minimum Wage
Got selected 3 days ago
Anyone got confirmation on or after March 30 th ?
Selected This was my 6th attempt.
Did anyone recieved notification from Compunel Staffing?
This is my first attempt. Do I receive an email if picked or only employer receives ?
Anyone from ITedge Systems inc?
Anyone from ITedge Systems inc?
My employer asked me to wait until 1st April, does this makes sense as the selection process is already completed? will there be any delay in sending out the communication?
I got the same update too
The H1b system needs to be fully reformed. Special consideration should be given to people who have studied in the USA to obtain a degree. Most people from outside the country just make a mess of it by applying with multiple agencies. It should be totally reformed
This was my fourth attempt (3 from US) and now back in India. Still not selected. Can’t believe my bad luck lol.
Hi Shashank,I don’t believe your luck could be that bad. People who try to ace the system by using fake consultants and placing multiple applications to increase their chances should be blamed. They should change the ratio to 50-60% applications with masters from US universities. For anyone applying from outside, there needs to be a super high bar. The system needs to change, this abuse of lottery system needs to stop. Period!
No Not yet..
Anyone got from Cognizant?
No Update as of now from immigration team
Got selection mail today. finally!
My Attorney didn’t send any email regarding any notification yet, anyway, my company is filling L1 , can we do that immediately in April/May 2022, and if there is another H1 round for 2023, will H1 registration still be valid?
Any One got from Infosys?
No Not yet..
Not yet
Yes.. Not selected…
Yes . Did not get selected