Each year, thousands of highly qualified professionals wait impatiently for the U.S. labor market to open doors while they wager on a lottery—not for money, but for the chance to work in the United States. Who gets to remain and start a job and who has to wait another year is decided by the H1B visa lottery. The registration period for fiscal year 2026 begins on march 7 and ends on march 24. Employers must pay a fee for each entry and register their applicants online using the USCIS website. The procedure is simple, but what are the chances? Not very good.
 
Unfortunately, many skilled experts will be left behind as demand considerably exceeds the annual ceiling. The lottery method transforms what ought to be an employment procedure into a game of chance, leaving lives and jobs in limbo. Filing the whole petition is the next stage for those who are chosen. It's time to start over for those who aren't. This registration period is essential for indian professionals hoping to work in the United States. If you miss it, you'll have to wait another year. The waiting game starts as soon as the window shuts, so if you're a job seeker or an employer, now is the time to prepare.
 
Both companies and competent professionals have expressed unhappiness with the lottery mechanism. Businesses suffer a talent scarcity while highly skilled applicants are left to chance. After years of studying and working in the United States, many candidates are compelled to leave because of unfortunate circumstances. The difficulties persist even for those who are chosen. Months of uncertainty can be brought on by procedural delays, RFEs (Requests for Evidence), and changing immigration laws. Companies lose talented employees as a result, and professionals find their careers put on pause while they consider if they can stay or whether they need to start over somewhere else.
 

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G GOWTHAM

10/02/2025 12:01 PM